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Can breathing to music ease caregiver stress?

NCT ID NCT06052904

Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether music breathing therapy delivered via Zoom can help reduce stress and improve quality of life for parents caring for a child newly diagnosed with cancer. Sixty caregivers participated in weekly one-hour sessions for two months. The goal was to see if this home-based approach could boost resilience and ease psychological distress.

What this could mean

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Active substance
music breathing therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based way to help caregivers feel less stressed and more resilient.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The therapy requires internet and a device, which could limit access.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Parental caregivers (the primary caregiver; either mother or father) who * has a child (aged under 19 years) who has been diagnosed with cancer at least 2 months but not more than 12 months prior. * can read and communicate in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) * has Internet access through any mobile device (e.g., a cell phone, tablet or laptop with camera and microphone features). * is willing to download and use Zoom as the intervention delivery platform. Exclusion Criteria: * has a child who has been diagnosed with cancer and has major comorbid conditions and/or who is receiving end-of-life care. * is caring for more than one child with a chronic or critical illness or caring for another family member with a chronic illness. * is currently participating in any interventions or additional counselling services. * has a diagnosed mental illness, cognitive impairment or learning problem, and/or is taking regular psychotropic medications

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Conditions

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cancer neoplasm

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Oncology Psychological distress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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