Can music soothe cancer anxiety as well as talk therapy?
NCT ID NCT05215353
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study compares music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for reducing anxiety in people who have had cancer. 368 survivors with ongoing anxiety will receive seven weekly virtual sessions of either music therapy or CBT. Researchers will track anxiety changes and explore how personal traits affect response.
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Baptist Alliance MCI
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33143, United States
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Drexel University
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10065, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (both delivered virtually)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy for easing anxiety in cancer survivors, offering a new, accessible option.
What could go wrong
This is a phase 4 trial, but it compares two non-drug therapies, so results may be modest. Personal preferences and expectations could influence outcomes, and the virtual format may not work for everyone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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