Actively Recruiting
Enhancing Health in Rural Populations: Music as Therapy
Led by Northern Arizona University · Updated on 2026-04-20
60
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
Northern Arizona University
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to understand whether a music-based intervention can help improve mental and physical health, as well as coping skills, for adults living in residential care settings in northern Arizona. The study focuses on reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain while increasing the use of music as a coping strategy and overall well-being. It addresses the challenges faced by older adults, especially those with cognitive impairments, in rural and underserved communities who may experience social isolation and limited access to supportive therapies. Participants will take part in a 6-week music-based intervention consisting of one 60-minute session each week. These sessions involve active music-making activities such as drumming, rhythm exercises, and Indigenous music practices designed to engage participants and support improvements in stress, anxiety, depression, pain, and coping abilities. The intervention is culturally grounded and tailored for adults residing in elder care facilities. Throughout the study, participants will complete brief surveys before and after the intervention to measure changes in stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain using standardized scales like the Perceived Stress Scale and Generalized Anxiety Disorder assessment. Some participants may also share their experiences through short interviews. The research will monitor these outcomes over the 6-week intervention to determine the impact of the music-based activities on participants' health and coping strategies.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Enhancing Health in Rural Populations: Music as Therapy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Residency at one of the two elder care facilities
- Ability to communicate in English
You will not qualify if you...
- Not a resident at one of the two elder care facilities
- Inability to communicate in English
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
screening and enrollment visit
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants engage in a 6-week music-based intervention with weekly 60-minute sessions focused on active music participation to support cognitive and emotional well-being.
Weekly visits for 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Haven Health Flagstaff
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86001
Actively Recruiting
2
The Peaks
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86001
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Ariel L Roddy, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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