Writing beats to beat anxiety: new study tests songwriting for teens with sickle cell
NCT ID NCT07222475
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether writing and playing songs with a music therapist can help teens (ages 11-18) with sickle cell disease feel less anxious and more resilient. Thirty participants will try the songwriting program and report changes in anxiety, mood, and pain-related stress. It's a small, early-stage study focused on whether teens find this approach helpful and practical.
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Active substance
songwriting intervention (active music therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, creative way to help teens with sickle cell disease manage anxiety and emotional distress.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study (30 participants) with no control group. It only measures short-term changes, so any benefits may not be generalizable or lasting.
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Mayo Clinic Division of Nursing
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