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
- 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+ - NCT07390487Recruiting
Audio therapy for anxiety in people with psoriasis
This study tests whether listening to a short audio program (about 25–30 minutes) at home can help reduce anxiety in people with psoriasis. If you have psoriasis and have been feeling anxious, you may be able to take part from home using your computer or phone.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03533985Recruiting
Music therapy for newborns in the NICU with withdrawal symptoms
This study looks at whether music therapy can help infants who are born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (withdrawal symptoms after birth). It may support comfort, bonding, or overall newborn well-being while they’re in the NICU.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 6 months+ - NCT03642002Recruiting
Music therapy for adults on breathing machines in the ICU
This trial tests whether music therapy can improve comfort and recovery for adults who need a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation) in the ICU for at least 48 hours. It may help with stress, mood, and other ICU-related symptoms while you are in critical care.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07703800Recruiting
Testing a better sound fitting for single-sided deaf cochlear implant users
This study tests if a cochlear implant fitting based on your ear's anatomy helps you hear speech in noisy places and enjoy music more. It is for people who are deaf in one ear and use a MED-EL cochlear implant.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT04276922Recruiting
Creative arts program to reduce healthcare burnout
This study tests a creative arts program to help reduce burnout symptoms in people who work in hospitals. If you’re feeling emotionally drained or disconnected at work, participating may help you build coping and well-being skills.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–85 - NCT04626050Recruiting
PTSD and stress support study for healthcare workers
This study looks at psychological distress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in healthcare workers after work-related trauma. You may be eligible if you are an adult healthcare worker with PTSD (and otherwise stable) who can complete regular study check-ins.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07455266Recruiting
Holistic nursing care for kids after surgery
This trial studies whether special holistic nursing care, which may include music and other comforting approaches, improves satisfaction and perception of nurses for children ages 8 to 11 after surgery.
AntalyaAges 8–11 - NCT04987957Recruiting
Music therapy to reduce anxiety during COVID-19
This study tests whether listening to music can help lower anxiety levels in people experiencing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. You may be able to join if you’re a midwife or nurse and can complete online surveys.
BoluAges Any age - NCT05503290Recruiting
Music sessions for pregnant people with epilepsy
This trial tests whether a guided music program (called “The Lullaby Project”) can be helpful during pregnancy for people with epilepsy. It focuses on participating in online musical sessions while you’re pregnant.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05648539Recruiting
Music therapy for mood and anxiety symptoms
This trial studies whether music therapy can improve symptoms of depression or anxiety. You may be invited if you have mild mood or anxiety symptoms on common screening questionnaires.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 16–35 - NCT05688683Recruiting
Brain recording during awake surgery to study motor learning
This study uses special brain recordings during an awake surgical procedure to understand how the brain learns new movement and sensation skills. If you can comfortably take part in a simple task during surgery, you may help researchers learn how learning works in humans.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05720780Recruiting
Music-based rehab training for people with COPD and low oxygen
This trial studies whether combining music with exercise training can improve breathing ability and exercise tolerance in people with COPD and chronic low oxygen. It also looks at whether the program is safe for people who are stable on long-term oxygen.
Telese Terme, BeneventoAges 40–85 - NCT06021938Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Breathlessness in ALS
This trial tests if using immersive virtual reality can help reduce ongoing shortness of breath in people with ALS who already use a breathing mask (non-invasive ventilation). It may offer a drug-free way to feel more comfortable.
Paris, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06323330Recruiting
Music therapy for speech recovery after stroke
This study tests if music therapy can help people with speech problems after a stroke. It is designed for those who had a stroke within the past year and have trouble speaking fluently (non-fluent aphasia).
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–99 - NCT06496425Recruiting
Exercise for protecting memory in older adults
This study tests whether a 12-month exercise program can help protect memory and thinking skills in older adults who have noticed changes in their memory. You would be asked to exercise at home and attend some group classes.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 65 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.