MUSIC THERAPY

This study tested whether listening to music during a daily cleaning procedure can reduce pain in children aged 6 months to 15 years in a pediatric intensive care unit. Each child experienced the cleaning twice—once with music and once without—and pain was measured using a standa…

This study tested whether playing special music (solfeggio frequencies or Turkish classical tunes) during allergy skin tests could lower pain in children and anxiety in their parents. 120 children aged 2 to 17 took part. Parents reported their anxiety before and after the test, a…

This study looked at whether music therapy can reduce pain and anxiety in people who just had coronary artery bypass surgery. Sixty adults who were having the surgery listened to music, and researchers measured their pain and anxiety levels. The goal was to see if this simple, dr…

This study looked at whether listening to music during chest surgery helps patients need less anesthesia and keeps their heart rate and blood pressure more stable. Researchers studied 159 adults having thoracic surgery. They compared different types of music to see which worked b…

This study tested whether Nada Yoga music therapy—relaxing melodies, mantras, and nature sounds—can lower pain and anxiety during childbirth. Fifty-two pregnant women were split into two groups: one received the music therapy in the delivery room, while the other got standard car…

This pilot study tested whether a session combining live music, guided breathing, and gentle movement could help adults feel less stressed and improve their emotional wellbeing. 57 adults took part in one in-person and one online session. Researchers measured changes in stress le…

This study tested whether structured music improvisation sessions led by professional musicians could improve the mental and physical health of older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Seven participants and their caregivers took part in the sessions. The goal was to see if m…

This study tested whether listening to music during radionuclide treatment helps prostate cancer patients feel less anxious and distressed. Sixty men were split into two groups: one listened to their choice of instrumental music through headphones during treatment, while the othe…

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 patients took part, with half listening to music and the other half resting quietly. The researchers measured pain, anxiety…

This study looked at 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 half listening to music during the sessions. Rese…

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 music and a control condition, and doctors rated any changes. The goal was to see if music…