Exploring how group music-making affects hallucinations in people with psychotic illnesses
Songmaking in a Group (SING): Music, Hallucinations & Predictive Coding
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10918181
This study is looking at how making music together, like singing and creating songs, can help people with psychotic disorders feel better about their auditory hallucinations, and it’s for anyone who experiences these kinds of challenges.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10918181 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how participating in group music-making can influence the experience of auditory hallucinations in individuals with psychotic disorders. By engaging in singing and music creation, the study aims to understand how these activities can help modify the predictions that lead to hallucinations. Participants will be involved in tasks designed to measure changes in their hallucination experiences and overall mental state as they engage in musical activities. The research seeks to uncover the mechanisms behind the therapeutic effects of music on psychosis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with psychotic illnesses who experience auditory hallucinations.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience auditory hallucinations or have other forms of psychotic disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide new therapeutic approaches for reducing distress caused by hallucinations in individuals with psychotic disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using music therapy to alleviate symptoms of psychosis, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CORLETT, PHILIP — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: CORLETT, PHILIP
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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