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The Effects of Low-Intensity Music in Adolescents With Anxiety
Led by Jiangsu Province Nanjing Brain Hospital · Updated on 2026-03-25
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
54 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
In modern society, increasing attention has been devoted to mental health problems among adolescents, with anxiety and depressive disorders being particularly prevalent in this population. Evidence indicates that anxiety not only affects emotional states and daily quality of life but also has significant impacts on physiological health, including blood pressure and heart rate. At present, clinical treatment relies primarily on pharmacological interventions and cognitive behavioral therapy; however, these approaches are associated with limitations such as pronounced side effects and delayed onset of efficacy, which restrict their applicability in adolescents. Music and other structured sounds have been used since ancient times to alleviate negative emotional states such as tension and anxiety. Research has shown that listening to soothing music can reduce sympathetic nervous system activity while enhancing parasympathetic tone, thereby leading to a decrease in heart rate and an increase in heart rate variability (HRV). Owing to its gentle characteristics, low-intensity soothing music is considered effective in relieving stress, regulating emotional states, and exerting beneficial effects on physiological indicators.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effects of Low-Intensity Music in Adolescents With Anxiety
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adolescents aged 18 to 25 years experiencing anxiety episodes with a Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) score of 5 or higher
- Completion of self-report symptom assessments via a digital mental health screening platform
- Collection of acoustic voice features, heart rate, and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) data
- Provision of written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of major physical illnesses affecting brain tissue, such as hypertension, diabetes, or metastatic tumors
- Unstable physical conditions including severe asthma
- History of neurological abnormalities including significant head trauma (loss of consciousness over five minutes), epilepsy, cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, or neurodegenerative disorders
- Somatic conditions that may cause mood disorder symptoms, such as multiple sclerosis or thyroid disorders
- IQ below 70
- Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)
- Significant substance abuse or dependence within the past three months
- High risk for suicide or previous suicide attempts
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hainan Medical University
Haikou, Hainan, China
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Research Team
Y
Yue Zhu, Phd
CONTACT
W
Wang
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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