Music therapy for depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of music therapy called 'Five Elements Music' can help treat depression. The therapy uses music that matches traditional Chinese five-element theory, and the study will see how it affects your mood and well-being.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of depression from a doctor
- Your depression is moderate or severe (based on a standard rating scale)
- You do not have serious heart, liver, or kidney disease, or other major physical conditions
- You do not have other mental health conditions besides depression
- You have no history of alcohol, tobacco, or substance abuse
- You can see and hear well enough to participate in the music therapy sessions
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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