Music therapy for depression.
Sonja Aalbers, Laura Fusar-Poli, Ruth E Freeman...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29144545Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 13Years - 18Years
All Genders
ID06733883
I've Got the Music in Me. Music Therapy for Adolescents with Emotional Difficulties: a Clinical Study
Led by Oslo University Hospital · Updated on 2024-12-13
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Oslo University Hospital
Lead Sponsor
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Norwegian Academy of Music
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effects of a music therapy program in adolescents aged 13 to 18 years who experience emotional difficulties, primarily depression and sometimes anxiety. The study seeks to understand recruitment challenges, whether music therapy reduces depression and anxiety symptoms, and how adolescents perceive the impact of music therapy on their health and well-being. It builds on previous findings showing benefits of music therapy in adults and an initial pilot study in adolescents. Participants will receive ten weekly individual sessions of music therapy lasting 45 to 60 minutes each, alongside their usual treatment such as cognitive therapy and possibly medication. Sessions include warm-up exercises, active music therapy with popular music, and creation of a personal playlist for home listening. The therapy is based on relational and resource-oriented approaches and is delivered by professional music therapists. Participants will be assessed before therapy, immediately after the program, and three months later using questionnaires measuring depression, anxiety, quality of life, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, emotional regulation, and music's emotional impact. Qualitative interviews will also explore participants' experiences. Safety measures include psychiatric screening before inclusion and crisis plans during the study. The total participation spans about four months, including therapy and follow-up assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Music Therapy for Adolescents with Emotional Difficulties
Who Can Participate
Age: 13Years - 18Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adolescents aged 13 to 18 years
- Have emotional difficulties such as depression or anxiety
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- Diagnosis of intellectual disability
- Severe depressive episode combined with high suicidal risk
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) for diagnostic assessment using KIDDIE-SADS
Treatment
Duration - 10 weeks
Participants receive 10 weekly individual music therapy sessions, each lasting 45 to 60 minutes, alongside standard treatment including cognitive therapy and possible psychopharmacological interventions.
10 weekly visits (in-person)
Follow-up
Duration - 3 months post-treatment
Participants are assessed to evaluate the effects of music therapy on emotional difficulties through questionnaires and interviews conducted one week after treatment completion and again three months later.
2 visits (in-person or remote) for assessments and interviews post-treatment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Oslo university hospital
Oslo, Nydalen, Norway, 0424
Actively Recruiting
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Research Team
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Anne M Myhre, MD Phd
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Kristin R Øvergaard, MD Phd
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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