Clinical trials
Music clinical trials
Below are recruiting music clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 200 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07055061Recruiting
Music for reducing stress, anxiety and depression
This trial tests if listening to specially designed music can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. It may be a good option for people who are not currently taking medication or receiving treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06425029Recruiting
Music app therapy for hard-to-control epilepsy with RNS
This study is testing a music-based app that you can use at home to help treat seizures. It is for adults with focal epilepsy who already have an RNS device and whose seizures are not controlled by medication.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04132362Recruiting
Personalized music program for people with dementia in care homes
This feasibility study tests whether a personalized music listening program in care homes is practical and acceptable. It may help people with dementia by using familiar, chosen music and collecting feedback on how they respond.
Harpenden, HertfordshireAges Any age - NCT07772765Recruiting
Music training to boost mental sharpness in older adults
This study tests whether learning or practicing music can help keep your mind sharp as you age. You must be 60 or older and have normal hearing for your age.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60–101 - NCT07639788Enrolling by invitation
Does classical music help with robotic surgery training?
This study tests whether listening to classical music while practicing robotic surgery on a simulator helps you perform better. Researchers will compare your performance with and without music to see if it makes a difference in your skills.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18–65 - NCT07626944Recruiting
Music and Sound Therapy for Dementia Behaviors
This study tests whether special music and sound patterns can help reduce difficult behaviors and improve mood in people with dementia living in assisted care. Researchers will play these sounds to you and track any changes in how you feel and behave.
Denver, ColoradoAges 55–95 - NCT07564882Recruiting
Music and Mobile Apps to Help Babies With Heart Surgery Pain
This study tests whether music and a mobile app can help reduce pain and stress in babies aged 2–12 months who have had heart surgery. Researchers will measure pain levels and vital signs like heart rate and breathing.
AnkaraAges 2 months–1 year - NCT05520268Recruiting
Music therapy plus digital rehab for dementia symptoms
This study tests whether music therapy and a digital music program can improve symptoms and daily functioning in people living with dementia. It may help support memory, mood, or communication by using music-based activities.
HelsinkiAges 60 years+ - NCT06788106Recruiting
Exercise with music for medical students
This trial tests whether aerobic exercise with music can improve physical and mental function in medical students. It may help those who exercise only occasionally feel better and perform better.
Yancheng, JiangsuAges Any age - NCT06817330Recruiting
Music therapy after ECT for depression
This trial tests if listening to music after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) helps reduce confusion or agitation. It may help people being treated for depression feel calmer after their procedure.
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06734897Recruiting
Music therapy for better hearing with cochlear implants
This study tests whether music therapy can help people with cochlear implants understand speech better in noisy environments. If you are getting a new cochlear implant and speak German, you may be able to join.
Lucerne, Canton of LucerneAges 18–85 - NCT06611878Recruiting
Music training for Alzheimer's patients at home
This trial tests whether intensive music training can help memory in people with Alzheimer's disease who live at home and are not musicians.
Buenos AiresAges 65 years+ - NCT06317259Recruiting
Studying how breathwork affects the body
This trial tests if doing specific breathwork exercises can have benefits for your health. You will follow a breathing program to see how it affects your body and mind.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–45 - NCT07837180Recruiting
Music for sleep and comfort in NICU newborns
This study tests if playing two types of music—TUMATA and Mozart—can help babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) sleep better and feel more comfortable. If your baby is a full-term newborn in the NICU and breathing on their own, this music therapy might help them rest.
KaramanAges birth–4 weeks - NCT07759115Recruiting
Music program to improve thinking in people with multiple sclerosis
This study tests a music-based program to see if it can help improve thinking and memory in people with multiple sclerosis. It is a small feasibility study to see if the program is practical and helpful.
Austin, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT07763860Recruiting
Music during endoscopy procedures
This study tests whether listening to music during an endoscopy (a tube with a camera used to look inside your digestive tract) can make the procedure more comfortable and less stressful. Participants will wear headphones and listen to music while the procedure is done under sedation.
SidonAges 18 years+ - NCT07699536Recruiting
Prenatal music for baby's language development
This study tests if playing music before birth can help babies learn language after they are born. Pregnant women in the Greater Bay Area who speak Cantonese or Mandarin at home may join.
ShenzhenAges 18 years+ - NCT06713044Recruiting
Quran recitation or music for pain after leg surgery
This trial tests whether listening to Quranic recitation or classical music can reduce pain and inflammation after lower-leg orthopedic surgery. It may help Muslim patients manage pain without extra medication.
Purwokerto, Central JavaAges 18–60 - NCT07591922Recruiting
Music therapy during heart valve replacement surgery
This study tests whether listening to music during a minimally sedated heart valve replacement procedure (TAVR) helps reduce anxiety and improve the patient experience. You would wear headphones and listen to calming music while awake during the procedure.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06728163Recruiting
VR and Music for Gynecological Surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) and music during gynecological surgery can help reduce anxiety or pain. You may be eligible if you are an adult undergoing gynecological surgery under general anesthesia and are in good enough health to participate.
SeoulAges 20–65 - NCT07536360Enrolling by invitation
Music Therapy for Emotional Health in Nursing Homes
This study tests whether group music therapy sessions can improve emotional well-being and mood in older adults living in long-term care facilities. You would attend group music sessions and answer some questions about how you're feeling.
Taichung, Taichung CityAges 65 years+ - NCT06800118Recruiting
Music to reduce anxiety and vasospasm during heart catheterization
This study tests if listening to music during a heart catheterization procedure (through the wrist) can help reduce anxiety and prevent blood vessel spasms. You may be a good fit if you are having your first catheterization for a non-emergency reason.
Mersin, yenisehirAges 18 years+ - NCT07398898Recruiting
Can glasses and headphones reduce dental anxiety?
This study tests whether special glasses that show relaxing images and noise-cancelling headphones can help adults feel less anxious during common dental procedures like cleanings, fillings, or extractions.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT07399262Recruiting
Music-based walking training for multiple sclerosis
This study tests whether walking to a steady beat of music can help improve your walking and balance. It is for people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis who can walk but may need a little support.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for music?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 200 recruiting music studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a music trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a music trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.