Live vs recorded music therapy for palliative care patients
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares live music therapy to a recorded version for people in palliative care. It aims to see which format is more acceptable and comforting for patients with advanced illness.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can understand and sign a consent form.
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of metastatic cancer or another serious illness with a limited life expectancy.
- You are currently a patient on the palliative care ward at University Hospital Zurich.
- You can answer a questionnaire — no physical, cognitive, or language limitations.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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