Music as medicine: new trial tests Stepped-Care therapy for veterans in pain
NCT ID NCT07217821
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tests a stepped-care music therapy program for 180 veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Participants first try music listening, then add music imagery if needed, all via telehealth. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce pain interference and improve quality of life.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
stepped-care music therapy (music listening and music imagery)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-drug option for veterans to manage chronic pain and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with 180 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may vary and are not guaranteed.
Conditions
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