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
- NCT07696442Recruiting
Music therapy for sleep in children with epilepsy
This study tests whether listening to music can help children with epilepsy sleep better. It involves wearing a small device to track sleep and completing questionnaires.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 1.5 years–9 years - 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 - NCT05984524Recruiting
Gamma music therapy for mild Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a specially designed music intervention can help people with mild Alzheimer's disease. You listen to music with a gamma frequency beat, which may improve brain function and memory.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–95 - 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 - NCT07845695Recruiting
Music before joint replacement surgery to ease anxiety
This study tests whether listening to music just before hip or knee replacement surgery can help reduce anxiety. If you are having surgery for arthritis and are comfortable listening to music, you may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07845422Recruiting
Music therapy for anxiety in cancer patients
This study tests whether music therapy can help reduce anxiety in people with advanced cancer. If you're currently receiving cancer treatment and have been feeling anxious for at least a month, this may be an option for you.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07793045Recruiting
Binaural beats for adults with ADHD
This trial tests whether listening to special tones through headphones can help adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You'd attend 12 listening sessions at the San Bernardino campus over six weeks.
San Bernardino, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07789236Enrolling by invitation
Music and Coloring for Cancer Fear During Screening
This study tests whether coloring and listening to music can reduce fear of cancer and anxiety during screening. It may help you feel more relaxed during the screening process.
Ağrı, AğriAges 18–65 - NCT07770204Recruiting
Music during surgery for people with type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether listening to calming music before and during surgery can help reduce stress and improve recovery for people with type 2 diabetes. If you are scheduled for elective surgery and have type 2 diabetes, you may be able to join.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 40–70 - NCT07775625Recruiting
Music therapy for anxiety in Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a specially designed music activity can help lower anxiety in people with Alzheimer's disease. If you or a loved one has Alzheimer's and feels anxious, this trial may offer a non-drug way to feel calmer.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 55 years+ - NCT07762196Recruiting
Does listening to music reduce distress after intensive care?
This study tests whether listening to a personalised music playlist helps adults feel less distressed after a stay in intensive care or a high dependency unit. It could provide a simple way to support emotional recovery at home.
Kirkcaldy, FifeAges 18 years+ - NCT07755540RecruitingPhase 2
Group music therapy for chronic pain in active duty service members
This study tests whether participating in group music therapy sessions can help active duty service members manage chronic pain. It aims to see if music therapy can improve pain symptoms and quality of life.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18–64 - 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.
Kayseri, KayseriAges 20–40 - 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 - NCT07730957Recruiting
Music program to reduce care refusal in nursing home residents
This trial tests whether a structured music program can help reduce care refusal (like agitation or aggression during bathing) in nursing home residents with memory or thinking problems. Residents who show these behaviors may be eligible.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05603533Recruiting
Music group sessions to help people with dementia exercise
This trial studies whether guided group exercise with music can improve how well people with moderate dementia follow exercise plans. Participants will join a nursing-home based music and movement group program.
Kasterlee, AntwerpenAges 65 years+ - NCT07715591Recruiting
Relaxing breathing during awake cataract surgery
This study tests a special breathing and pain education program to help you stay calm and comfortable during cataract surgery while you are awake. It may reduce pain and anxiety without extra medicine.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07687095Recruiting
Music during breast surgery and anesthesia use
This trial tests whether listening to music during breast surgery can reduce the amount of anesthesia medication needed. If you're having breast surgery and can use headphones, this study may help make your experience more comfortable.
Bursa, BursaAges 18–70 - NCT07653113Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy for depression and anxiety in men
This trial tests whether a special type of music therapy, based on Chinese five-element theory, can help men with depression and anxiety. It is designed for male inpatients who have not taken antidepressants recently.
Shanxi, ShanxiAges 18–44 - NCT07647276Recruiting
Massage and relaxation for period pain relief
This study tests whether connective tissue massage (a hands-on technique) and progressive relaxation exercises can reduce severe menstrual cramps. If you have primary dysmenorrhea—painful periods without an underlying medical cause—this trial may help you find natural pain relief.
DenizliAges 18–30 - NCT07631845Recruiting
Music and breathing exercises to improve mood and resilience in older adults
This study tests whether combining music with breathing exercises can help older adults manage anxiety and depression. You'll learn techniques that may improve your emotional well-being and resilience.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT05044832Recruiting
Personalized music to reduce agitation after certain surgeries
This study tests whether playing personalized music during and after specific surgeries can reduce “emergence agitation,” a period of distress or confusion as a patient wakes up from anesthesia. It may help children feel calmer by using music they connect with.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 3–9 - NCT07602283Recruiting
Music to Help with Pain and Memory Problems
This study tests whether listening to music can help reduce pain and improve thinking in people with early memory loss or mild dementia. Researchers will monitor brain activity, heart rate, and pain levels while you or your loved one participate in music sessions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 50–80 - 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
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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.