Music and breathing exercises to improve mood and resilience in older adults
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You speak Cantonese or Mandarin and can read Chinese
- You have mild to moderate anxiety or depression symptoms (confirmed by a short screening test)
- You do not have severe depression or a diagnosed mental illness
- You do not have significant hearing loss or cognitive impairment
- You do not have serious chronic illnesses that would prevent participation
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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