Clinical trials
Music clinical trials
Below are recruiting music clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 211 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07541560Recruiting
Group Activities and Music for Stroke Recovery
This study tests whether group leisure activities and music training can help people recover better after a stroke. You would participate in these activities during your hospital stay in the first few weeks after your stroke.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07483034Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy for anxiety during breast cancer treatment
This study tests whether listening to specially chosen music while you're in the hospital for breast cancer treatment can help lower anxiety and depression. It also looks at how music might affect certain substances in your blood that are linked to stress and healing.
Zagreb, City of ZagrebAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06957990Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy during hernia surgery to reduce pain medication
This study tests if listening to music therapy before and during hernia surgery can lower the need for strong painkillers (narcotics). It may help you manage pain with less medication.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06699745Enrolling by invitation
Music vs. white noise for kids during endoscopy
This study compares playing music or white noise during a child's first endoscopy to see which helps them feel more comfortable. It might help your child relax during the procedure.
Istanbul, AvcilarAges 6–12 - NCT06571006Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy for pain relief during spinal tap in babies
This study tests whether playing gentle music during a lumbar puncture (a spinal tap) can help lower a baby's pain. It's for newborn infants who need this procedure and have normal hearing.
ErzurumAges 1 month–1 month - NCT07756541Recruiting
Online music and movement program for chronic pain
This study tests whether an online program combining music and gentle movement can help reduce chronic pain. It uses sessions you can do at home with your own device.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06229093Recruiting
Music study for healthy brain aging
This trial tests whether listening to specially designed music can help keep your brain healthy as you age. You'll listen to music at home and complete thinking and memory tasks to see if it makes a difference.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–95 - NCT05912270Recruiting
Music lessons to boost thinking skills in primary school
This trial studies whether an “orchestra in class” music program can improve kids’ thinking and brain development. It’s meant for younger primary school children and may help with skills like planning and attention.
GenevaAges 6–8 - NCT06879769Recruiting
Better heart CT scan preparation study
This study looks at how to improve the preparation and imaging techniques for heart CT scans. It may help make the scan more comfortable and accurate for people who already have a heart CT scheduled.
Stockholm, HuddingeAges 18 years+ - NCT06226844Recruiting
Can a vibration device help people with leg artery disease walk further?
This study tests a device called BeatMove to see if it can improve walking distance for people with blocked leg arteries that cause pain when walking. It may help if you have this condition and already take medicines for it.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT07481968Enrolling by invitation
Music mindfulness for children in the community
This study tests whether a fun, music-based mindfulness program in the community can help children manage emotions and improve well-being. It is for children ages 8 to 12 who are new to mindfulness.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 8–12 - NCT06864455Recruiting
Relaxation help for mothers breastfeeding preterm babies
This trial tests whether a relaxation program helps mothers of preterm babies feel calmer and support their breastfeeding. If you join, you'll learn simple relaxation techniques that may help you and your baby during this time.
Serdang, SelangorAges 18–49 - NCT05606432Recruiting
Movement-to-music exercise program for people with mobility limits
This study tests whether a movement-to-music exercise program at home can improve cardiometabolic health (health related to heart and blood sugar) for adults who use a wheelchair and are not already exercising regularly. You may benefit if you can exercise using your arms and can do moderate activity safely.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–89 - NCT06451874Recruiting
Exercise for older veterans with memory and walking concerns
This study tests whether personalized exercise programs can help older veterans who walk slowly and have mild memory or thinking concerns. The goal is to improve your physical and mental function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT07646509Recruiting
Mobile app to reduce physical symptoms from stress
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people with somatic symptom disorder—a condition where stress and emotional distress cause ongoing physical symptoms that don't have a clear medical explanation. The app sends you check-ins and guidance throughout your day to help reduce these symptoms.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18–65 - NCT07437833Recruiting
Self-regulation exercises for women with ADHD and stable bipolar disorder
This study tests how six different self-regulation techniques affect your body and brain during one session. It's designed for women with both ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder who have been off psychiatric medications for at least two years.
PoznanAges 18–35 - NCT07465783Recruiting
Music therapy for sleep and calm in dementia care
This study tests whether a music therapist working one-on-one with people who have dementia can help them fall asleep better and stay calmer during the day. It takes place in a locked dementia care unit.
Saint-EtienneAges 60 years+ - NCT06382324Recruiting
Mindfulness for knee recovery after ACL surgery
This study tests whether practicing mindfulness within the first month after ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery can help with your mental well-being during recovery. You'll learn techniques to stay calm and focused.
Keelung, TaiwanAges Any age - NCT06843577Recruiting
Handgrip therapy for high blood pressure
This trial tests if a simple handgrip exercise device can help lower blood pressure in people with elevated blood pressure or hypertension. You will use the device at home and have regular check-ups to see how well it works.
Valley Village, CaliforniaAges 22 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for music?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 211 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.