Clinical trials
Music clinical trials
Below are recruiting music clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 216 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05537467Recruiting
Music during exercise for people with heart failure
This trial tests whether listening to music while you exercise can improve how well you can exercise when you have heart failure. It is mainly looking for adults who can safely do an exercise test and communicate in English.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 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+ - 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 - NCT05706831Recruiting
Music and gentle brain stimulation after neurological injury
This trial tests whether combining music with gentle electrical brain stimulation can improve symptoms after a neurologic event, such as language and attention problems. It’s meant for adults who are living with effects of stroke and certain levels of reduced awareness.
Bari, BaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05880225Recruiting
Rhythm play training for autistic toddlers
This study tests whether reciprocal play and music rhythm activities can help autistic toddlers better respond to social interaction and timing. It is designed for young children and may offer structured, parent-friendly activities as part of the training.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 1.5 years–3 years - NCT05926921Recruiting
Music during IV placement for newborn babies
This trial tests whether playing music while a newborn gets an IV line helps during the procedure. It may be aimed at making the experience less stressful, while staff also monitor the baby’s vital signs.
Haarlem, North HollandAges Any age - 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 - 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 - NCT06152211Recruiting
Music therapy for aging and Alzheimer's disease
This trial tests if music-based activities can help older adults with or without Alzheimer's. You'll attend weekly music sessions and be assessed over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06174662Recruiting
Music for comfort during ICU movement
This study tests whether listening to music during movement exercises (like sitting up or walking) helps reduce discomfort in ICU patients. If you are calm enough and speak Dutch, this might be an option for you.
Wilrijk, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06223529Recruiting
Music therapy for arm weakness after stroke
This study tests whether listening to music can help improve arm movement after a stroke. You will have EEG brain scans during music sessions to see how your brain responds.
Bedford, BedfordshireAges 18–110 - NCT06277778Recruiting
Music and Taekwondo training for autistic children
This study tests whether combining music with Taekwondo training can help children with autism spectrum disorder. It aims to see if this fun activity improves their social skills and overall well-being.
Hong KongAges 7–9 - 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 - NCT06436378Recruiting
Music Therapy for Chronic Pain Patients
This study tests whether listening to music can help people with chronic pain feel better. It is for people who are already being treated at the pain clinic at CHU de Québec-Université Laval and can attend a few sessions at the university.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06513910Recruiting
Studying how social music affects the brain
This trial looks at how listening to music with others changes brain activity. It may help us understand the social benefits of music.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 16 years+ - NCT06536504Recruiting
Music before brain surgery for stress and pain
This study looks at whether listening to live or recorded music before brain or spine surgery can help reduce stress, improve mood, and lessen pain. You may be able to join if you are scheduled for neurosurgery and can hear and speak English.
Houston, TexasAges 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 - 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 - NCT07235098Recruiting
Music therapy for lung cancer surgery patients
This trial tests whether listening to music in the hospital can help reduce distress and pain after surgery for lung cancer. If you are having a minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) to remove part of your lung, you may be able to join.
Bellinzona, Canton TicinoAges 18 years+ - NCT06629675Recruiting
Personalized music to boost walking in COPD
This study tests whether a personalized music program can help people with COPD walk more and feel better. The music changes based on your walking speed to keep you motivated during a pulmonary rehab program.
Leicester, LeicestershireAges 18 years+ - NCT06650189Recruiting
Music therapy for stress in premature babies
This study tests whether specially designed music can help reduce stress in premature babies. It may help your baby feel more calm and stable in the hospital.
AthensAges 6 months–9 months - NCT06710886Recruiting
Listening to calming music
This trial studies whether listening to calming music can help people feel better. You will listen to music during an online workshop and share how it affects you.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–89 - NCT06729294Recruiting
Does music help during knee replacement surgery?
This study tests if listening to music during knee replacement surgery under spinal anesthesia can lower anxiety, pain, and stress hormone levels. It may help make the experience calmer for patients.
Kocasinan, KayseriAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for music?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 216 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.