Plain-English translation of NCT07538427 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a music-based intervention can help older adults — especially those living in long-term care facilities — manage stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The intervention involves participating in weekly music sessions where you'd engage in active music-making like drumming and rhythm exercises. The researchers believe that meaningful musical engagement can support both emotional and physical well-being.
Many older adults in rural and underserved areas struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, but have limited access to non-medication treatments that address their overall well-being. This study aims to see if music-based activities could be a safe, accessible way to help people in care settings feel better.
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If you join, you'll attend one 60-minute music session per week for 6 weeks at your care facility. During these sessions, you'll participate in active music-making activities such as drumming, rhythm exercises, and other music-based practices designed to support your emotional and physical well-being. No musical experience is needed — the focus is on engaging with music in a way that feels meaningful to you.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 26, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Northern Arizona University
Collaborators
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
March 2026
Primary completion
May 2027
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2026.
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Central contact
Ariel L Roddy, PhD
Northern Arizona University
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