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
- NCT05151562Recruiting
Music therapy for people with early Alzheimer’s or memory loss
This trial studies whether music therapy can improve symptoms and well-being in people with early Alzheimer’s disease or mild memory problems. You may take part in music sessions and likely be screened with MRI, so the study checks safety for scans.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–89 - NCT06853158Recruiting
Music therapy study for quality of life in sickle cell disease
This study tests if music therapy can improve quality of life for people with sickle cell disease who have chronic pain. You would join a music therapy group and share your feedback to help researchers see if this approach helps.
Cleveland, OhioAges 14 years+ - NCT07542665Recruiting
Aromatherapy vs Music for Calming Children During Dental X-rays
This study tests whether calming scents (aromatherapy) or soothing music helps children feel less anxious during a routine dental X-ray called panoramic radiography. Researchers want to see which approach works better to make the experience easier for kids.
NiğdeAges Any age - NCT05702203Recruiting
Music therapy for newborns with congenital heart disease
This trial tests whether creative music therapy can help newborn babies who have congenital heart disease (CHD) while they are in intensive care. It focuses on babies who are otherwise very young and in the NICU or PICU, regardless of CHD severity.
ZurichAges 1 minute–4 weeks - NCT07024979Recruiting
Music therapy for university students' mental health
This trial tests whether a music therapy program can help university students with moderate stress, social problems, or trouble adjusting to college life. It aims to improve your mental health and well-being.
Hong KongAges 18–35 - NCT05602662Recruiting
Music to help sedate adults on a breathing machine
This trial looks at whether listening to music can help make “pharmacological sedation” (medicine to help you relax/sleep) easier or more comfortable for adults in the ICU who are on a ventilator (breathing machine). It may help improve comfort during critical care treatment.
Karlstad, Värmland CountyAges 18–100 - NCT06600685Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy for long-term pain
This study tests whether a special type of music therapy (called FMT) can help reduce long-term pain in muscles and bones. If you have had pain for at least 3 months and can speak Swedish or English, this may be an option for you.
Eskilstuna, EskilstunaAges 18 years+ - NCT06423092Recruiting
Music therapy songwriting for NICU parent mental health
This study tests whether songwriting in music therapy can improve mental health for parents of very premature babies in the NICU. If you are feeling depressed or anxious, you may be able to join a program that helps you express feelings through music.
Barranquilla, AtlánticoAges 18 years+ - NCT07734454Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality and Music for Ultrasound in Vaginismus
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) and relaxing music during a transvaginal ultrasound can help reduce pain and anxiety for women with vaginismus. If it works, it might make the ultrasound experience easier and more comfortable.
KayseriAges 20–40 - 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+ - NCT07562451Recruiting
How Music Therapy Affects Pain in Young People With Sickle Cell Disease
This study explores whether listening to music can help reduce chronic pain in young people with sickle cell disease. Researchers will use blood tests to understand how music affects your body's cells and your pain levels.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 8–18 - NCT06282887Recruiting
Music therapy for anxiety during MRI scans
This trial tests whether listening to music during an MRI scan can help cancer patients feel less anxious. It's for people who are awake, not on sedatives, and understand Mandarin, Cantonese, or English.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT06848218Recruiting
Music therapy during non-invasive breathing support for children
This study tests if music therapy can help children who are receiving breathing support (non-invasive ventilation) in the pediatric intensive care unit. It aims to reduce stress and discomfort during treatment.
MontpellierAges Up to 17 years - NCT06425237Recruiting
Aromatherapy and music for stress during brain scan
This study tests if calming scents (aromatherapy) and relaxing music can help reduce stress during a brain artery scan (cerebral arteriography). If you are scheduled for this scan, the study may offer a way to feel more at ease during the procedure.
RouenAges 18 years+ - NCT06591533Recruiting
Music therapy for children during breathing tube removal
This study uses music therapy to help children stay calm and have stable vital signs while their breathing tube is removed. It may help reduce stress during this important step.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.Ages 1 month–17 years - NCT07010536Recruiting
Virtual reality music therapy for stroke recovery
This study tests whether combining virtual reality games with music therapy can help improve thinking and movement skills in people who had a stroke within the last 6 months. It may be a good option if you are between 50 and 75 and can sit up and use your hearing and vision.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 50–75 - NCT07198971Recruiting
Music therapy to help cancer patients quit smoking
This study tests whether adding music therapy sessions can help people with cancer quit smoking more easily. You'll work with a tobacco addiction nurse and a music therapist to see if the music part makes it easier to stick with quitting.
Montpellier, HeraultAges 18 years+ - NCT06256406Recruiting
Comfort, kangaroo care, and music therapy for NICU newborns
This trial tests whether a comfortable environment, kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact), and music therapy can help newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It aims to see if these gentle approaches improve their well-being.
Catania, SicilyAges birth–3 years - NCT07469592Recruiting
Mindfulness and music therapy for stem cell transplant patients
This trial tests a combined mindfulness and music therapy program delivered through an app or website. It aims to help patients cope with the stress of stem cell transplant for blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07413874Recruiting
Music therapy over video for depression and hormone disorder
This trial tests if telehealth music therapy can help adults who have both an endocrine autoimmune disease and depression. You'll join sessions from home using Zoom.
Boone, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT06576219Enrolling by invitation
My Life is Music group therapy for teens with persistent pain
This study tests whether a group therapy program called 'My Life is Music' can help teenagers with ongoing pain. It looks at how well the program works and if it's a good fit for teens.
HelsinkiAges 13–17 - NCT06595953RecruitingPhase 2
Music therapy with CBT for child anxiety
This study tests if adding a special music therapy that responds to where your child looks during cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce anxiety better than CBT alone. It is designed for children 8–17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–17 - 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 - NCT06925867Recruiting
Music therapy for PTSD
This study tests if listening to specially changed music can help people with PTSD get more benefit from a type of talk therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT). The therapy is daily for two weeks.
Columbus, OhioAges 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.