MUSIC THERAPY

This study looked at whether listening to relaxing Turkish music for 30 minutes could help cancer patients in palliative care feel less pain and anxiety. 32 hospitalized adults took part; half listened to music through headphones, while the other half rested in bed. Researchers m…

This study looked at whether listening to music can help lower anxiety and distress in men with prostate cancer during a type of treatment called radionuclide therapy. Sixty patients took part, with some listening to music through headphones during treatment and others receiving …

This study looked at whether listening to music can help reduce pain and anxiety in people who just had coronary artery bypass surgery. Sixty adults who were having the surgery took part. The goal was to see if music therapy, a non-drug method, could improve their recovery experi…

This study tested whether adding Turkish music to a functional exercise program helps older adults with mild dementia more than exercise alone. Forty participants from a nursing home did exercises twice a week for 8 weeks, with or without music. Researchers measured changes in ba…

This study looked at whether listening to music during chest surgery could help patients stay more stable and need less anesthesia. Researchers studied 159 adults having thoracic surgery and measured their anesthesia use and vital signs. The goal was to see if different types of …

This study looked at whether Nada Yoga music therapy—a mix of relaxing melodies, mantras, and nature sounds—can reduce pain and anxiety during labor. 52 pregnant women planning a vaginal delivery took part; half received the music therapy in the delivery room, while the other hal…

This study looked at whether listening to emotionally meaningful music can improve mood and alertness in people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Ten participants were exposed to special music and a control condition. Researchers measured changes in overall well-being …

This pilot study explored whether a live music session combined with guided breathing and gentle movement could help adults feel less stressed and more relaxed. 57 adults took part in one in-person or online session. Researchers measured stress levels before and after using a sta…

This study tested whether listening to special music (solfeggio frequencies or Turkish classical music) during allergy skin tests could reduce pain in children and anxiety in their parents. 120 children aged 2-17 took part. The goal was to see if music, a simple non-drug approach…