Effects of music therapy on pregnant women and their fetuses
Physiological and Psychological Effects of Music Therapy in the Pregnant Woman and Fetus, WOMB (Women on Musical Bedrest)
This study is testing if music therapy can help pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies feel better, bond with their babies, and possibly keep their pregnancies going longer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Baylor College of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05893485 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of music therapy on pregnant women who are hospitalized due to high-risk pregnancies, specifically those with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). The researchers aim to determine if music therapy can enhance coping mechanisms, foster bonding between mother and infant, and potentially extend the duration of the pregnancy. Participants will be screened and monitored, with data collected on their demographics and psychological well-being before and after the intervention. The study focuses on a unique approach by integrating music therapy into antepartum care, an area with limited prior research.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant women aged 18 to 64 with a singleton pregnancy, hospitalized for at least 48 hours due to PPROM.
Not a fit: Patients with non-singleton pregnancies or those with severe medical complications that prevent participation in music therapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve maternal coping strategies and enhance fetal development during high-risk pregnancies.
How similar studies have performed: While there is substantial evidence supporting the benefits of music therapy in neonatal care, this specific application in antepartum settings is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant women between 18 and 64 years of age. 2. Singleton pregnancy. 3. Hospital admission due to a high risk of premature delivery. 4. Confirmed diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes. 5. Length of stay in the hospital for 48 hours or more and stable for 48 hours or more. 6. Patients willing to listen to music. 7. Patients willing to participate throughout all the music therapy sessions and the postpartum follow-up visit. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Hospital length of stay of less than 48 hours. 2. Non-singleton pregnancy Gravidae with severe medical and or surgical complications during their hospital admission that prevents them from participating in Music Therapy sessions.
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- Texas Children's Pavilion for Women — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christina Reed, WHNP-BC — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Christina C Reed, NP-BC
- Email: Christina.reed@bcm.edu
- Phone: 2817709027
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.