Singing bowls or relaxation? study tests which boosts mood better
NCT ID NCT07267520
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether listening to quartz crystal singing bowl music can improve mood, stress, and sleep in healthy young adults (ages 16-25). Participants were split into two groups: one listened to singing bowl music, the other did progressive muscle relaxation. Both groups used their assigned method online three times a week for four weeks, then weekly for another four weeks. The goal was to see if singing bowls work as well as a proven relaxation technique.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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108 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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16 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * age 16-25 years Exclusion Criteria: * undergoing psychiatric/psychological treatment * participation in guided relaxation more than once a month * listened to singing bowls more than once a month
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Psychological and Social Sciences
Hamilton, Waikato Region, 3204, New Zealand
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