Music mindfulness study aims to ease stress in african descent communities
NCT ID NCT06505226
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares music-backed mindfulness meditation to meditation alone for reducing stress and anxiety in people of African descent. 70 participants with anxiety or depression will join virtual sessions. The goal is to see if adding music makes stress management more effective.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 70 people
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- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * symptoms of anxiety or depression assessed by PHQ9 (\>9) and GAD7 (\>9) Exclusion Criteria: * Component 2a * PHQ-9 \<9, GAD7 \< 9 * regular meditation practice of at least once a week * has taken meditation course or intervention in the past year * any hospitalizations in the last 6 months * suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior, or homicidal ideation at screening * active audio-visual hallucinations or other signs of psychosis * diagnosis of a seizure disorder or other neurological disorder that precludes outpatient participation * history of thyroid or cardiovascular disease * current substance use disorder
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BLOOM
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06515, United States
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Musical Intervention Studios
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
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