Listening to calming music for health benefits

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to explore the health and wellness benefits of listening to augmented music. Participants will complete pre- and post-surveys, listen to a brief music demo, and engage in a full 15-minute music session while their heart rate and saliva samples are collected. The study will investigate the relationship between autonomic reactivity and overall functioning, the immediate effects of music on calmness, and individual characteristics that may influence these effects. The research focuses on understanding physiological and emotional responses to music, particularly changes in oxytocin levels and heart rate variability.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Phase 1:

Inclusion Criteria:

* Between the ages of 18 and 89
* Proficient in English
* Attendees of an online workshop session

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Over the age of 89

Phase 2:

Inclusion Criteria:

* Between the ages of 18 and 45
* Proficient in English

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Over the age of 45

Where it's running

• University of Florida McKnight Brain Institution
  Gainesville, Florida, United States Recruiting
• UF Health Jacksonville
  Jacksonville, Florida, United States Completed

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lourdes P Dale, PhD — University of Florida
• Study coordinator: Lourdes P Dale, PhD
• Email: Lourdes.Dale@jax.ufl.edu
• Phone: 9042448998

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.