Music therapy for depression study
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether Five Elements Music Therapy (a special type of music treatment) can help people with depression. It looks at how the therapy works and if it can improve mood.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with depression according to standard criteria (ICD-10).
- Your depression is at least moderate in severity (score of 14 or more on the Hamilton Depression Scale).
- Two doctors have confirmed your diagnosis.
- You can see and hear well enough to take part in the study.
- You do not have a serious medical condition like heart, kidney, or liver disease, or a history of substance abuse.
- You haven't taken part in other drug trials before joining this one.
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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