Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 65Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
NCT06505226

Music Mindfulness Study 2a.

Led by Yale University · Updated on 2026-02-12

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Participants Needed

2

Research Sites

82 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

Y

Yale University

Lead Sponsor

N

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Mental health vulnerability due to stress is increased in People of African Descent (PADs) in America due to disproportionate effects of racism, poverty, education, and criminal justice sentencing. Various meditation and mindfulness approaches have provided evidence of measured reductions in multiple negative dimensions of stress. However, the majority of these studies do not have an adequate representation of PADs or other marginalized groups and are not designed to be culturally relevant or community based. Music has been shown to alleviate multiple symptoms of stress and has been shown to be a preferred and effective support for meditation and mindfulness. However, its role in stress management in PADs engaged in meditation or mindfulness is seldom studied. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a virtual, community-based music mindfulness program on stress management in PAD community members with anxiety and depression during COVID19. Music Mindfulness Study: Investigators will compare the effects of music-backed guided mindfulness mediation and guided mediation alone in alleviating anxiety and depression.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Music Mindfulness Study 2a.

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years - 65Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Symptoms of anxiety or depression with PHQ9 score greater than 9
  • Symptoms of anxiety or depression with GAD7 score greater than 9
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • PHQ9 score less than 9 or GAD7 score less than 9
  • Regular meditation practice at least once a week
  • Participation in a meditation course or intervention during the past year
  • Hospitalizations within the last 6 months
  • Suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior, or homicidal ideation at screening
  • Active audio-visual hallucinations or signs of psychosis
  • Diagnosis of seizure disorder or neurological disorder preventing outpatient participation
  • History of thyroid or cardiovascular disease
  • Current substance use disorder

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 2 locations

1

BLOOM

New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06515

Actively Recruiting

2

Musical Intervention Studios

New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06520

Actively Recruiting

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Research Team

A

AZA Allsop, MD, PhD

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Number of Arms

3

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