Clinical trials
Music Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting music therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 96 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06939426Recruiting
Music therapy for emergency department staff
This study tests whether listening to music and participating in music therapy can help healthcare workers in the emergency department feel less stressed and more humanized at work. It's a four-week program with eight sessions just for nursing staff.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.Ages Any age - 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 - 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+ - NCT05893485Recruiting
Music therapy for people at risk of early delivery
This study looks at how listening to music during pregnancy (and after birth) affects mood and body functions for people whose pregnancy is at high risk of early delivery. It may help see whether music therapy is a safe, comforting add-on when you’re hospitalized and worried about preterm birth.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT06600919Recruiting
Music therapy app for anxiety before ENT surgery
This study tests whether listening to calming music through a phone app before ENT surgery can help prevent anxiety. It is for adults who are scheduled for ear, nose, or throat surgery.
Saint-DenisAges 18 years+ - NCT07356830Enrolling by invitation
Art therapy for infertility: stress and pregnancy study
This study tests whether art therapy sessions, led by a nurse, can help reduce stress and improve pregnancy chances for women with infertility. If you join, you'll take part in guided art activities and fill out questionnaires about your feelings.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18–40 - NCT06996795Enrolling by invitation
Music Therapy for Children with Autism
This study looks at whether music therapy can help children with autism improve how they process sensory information, behave in daily life, and interact with others. If your child is between 6 and 10 years old and has an autism diagnosis, they may be able to join.
AnkaraAges 6–10 - NCT05215353RecruitingPhase 4
Music therapy or talk therapy for anxiety after cancer
This study compares music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to see which better reduces anxiety in people who have had cancer. You may be randomly assigned to one of the two therapy programs and will join sessions by video call.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07064733Recruiting
Music or Warm Foot Bath for Pregnancy Anxiety
This study tests whether listening to music or soaking your feet in warm water can help lower pregnancy-related anxiety, improve your blood pressure, and boost your quality of life. It's designed for women with a healthy, low-risk pregnancy.
EdirneAges 18–39 - 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+ - NCT06510153Recruiting
Music therapy vs recorded music in the ER waiting room
This trial tests whether listening to music (either live music therapy or recorded music) can help reduce anxiety for patients and their caregivers while they wait in the emergency room. It compares two types of music to see which is more calming.
Barranquilla, AtlánticoAges 18 years+ - NCT06016621Recruiting
Music therapy for children with autism
This study tests whether improvisational music therapy can help children with autism improve social communication and well-being. Children attend two music sessions a week with a trained therapist, and the study looks at changes over time.
CambridgeAges 7–11 - NCT06970431Recruiting
Anxiety and pain relief during C-section
This trial tests a way to reduce anxiety and pain before and during a C-section. It may help pregnant women feel calmer and more comfortable.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–40 - NCT07137949Recruiting
Music therapy to prevent delirium in patients with memory or movement problems
This trial tests whether a music therapy session can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in hospitalized patients with memory or movement disorders like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. If it works, music could become a drug-free way to keep you clearer-headed during a hospital stay.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT07499570Recruiting
Talk therapy using AI for older adults with memory issues
This study tests an AI-powered talk therapy for older adults with mild memory problems who live at home. It aims to reduce challenging behaviors like agitation, anxiety, or depression by delivering personalized support through a computer or tablet.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 65 years+ - NCT06798155Recruiting
Music to prevent pain after anal surgery
This study tests whether listening to a specific set of music before and after surgery for hemorrhoids, fistula, or anal fissure can help reduce pain. You would use a phone or tablet app to listen to short music sessions.
Saint-DenisAges 18 years+ - NCT04708808Recruiting
Music therapy during ultrasound-guided abortion procedure
This trial tests whether listening to music during an ultrasound-guided vacuum aspiration procedure can help make the procedure more comfortable or less stressful. It focuses on people having first-trimester pregnancy termination under local anesthesia.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges 18 years+ - NCT07561515Enrolling by invitation
Sound Therapy for Anxiety, Stress, and Depression
This study tests whether listening to specially designed sound can help reduce anxiety, stress, or depression. You'll participate for 3 weeks and answer questionnaires about how you feel.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18 years+ - NCT07734181Recruiting
Music Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
This trial tests whether music therapy can help people with Parkinson's disease. It might improve movement, mood, or quality of life.
Arlesheim, Basel-LandschaftAges 50–79 - NCT07295106Recruiting
Personalized music therapy for preterm babies
This trial tests whether specially selected music can help preterm infants in the NICU. It aims to improve their comfort and development during their hospital stay.
Perugia, PGAges 5 days–2 weeks - NCT07549685Enrolling by invitation
Music Therapy to Help Breast Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy
This study tests whether music therapy can help women with breast cancer feel better during chemotherapy after surgery. Researchers will see if listening to or participating in music sessions improves quality of life and reduces stress during treatment.
AlessandriaAges 25–75 - NCT05751811Recruiting
Virtual reality and music to reduce pain during hysteroscopy
This study tests whether virtual reality plus music therapy can help reduce pain during an outpatient hysteroscopy. If you have your procedure at Prince of Wales Hospital, it may be an option to try non-drug comfort methods.
Hong KongAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT06108375Recruiting
Live vs recorded music therapy for palliative care patients
This trial compares live music therapy to a recorded version for people in palliative care. It aims to see which format is more acceptable and comforting for patients with advanced illness.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for music therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 96 recruiting music therapy 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 therapy 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 therapy 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.