Music therapy for teens with emotional challenges
"I've Got the Music in Me." Music Therapy for Adolescents with Emotional Difficulties: a Clinical Study
NA · Oslo University Hospital · NCT06733883
This study tests if a music therapy program can help teenagers aged 13-18 who are dealing with depression and anxiety feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Oslo University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Oslo, Nydalen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06733883 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of a music therapy program on adolescents aged 13-18 who are experiencing emotional difficulties, primarily focusing on depression and anxiety. Participants will engage in weekly sessions with a professional music therapist for ten weeks, alongside their standard treatment. The study aims to assess the impact of music therapy on reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as understanding adolescents' perceptions of the therapy's effects on their well-being.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 13 to 18 who are experiencing emotional difficulties such as depression and anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients with autism spectrum disorder, mental retardation, or those experiencing severe depressive episodes with high suicidal risk may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide an innovative therapeutic option for adolescents struggling with depression and anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary studies have shown promising results for music therapy in adults with depression and anxiety, but research specifically targeting adolescents is limited and relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria: * adolescents 13 to 18 years * emotional difficulties Exclusion criteria: * autism spectrum disorder * mental retardation * severe depressive episode combined with high suicidal risk
Where this trial is running
Oslo, Nydalen
- Oslo university hospital — Oslo, Nydalen, Norway (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anne M Myhre, MD Phd — Oslo UH
- Study coordinator: Anne M Myhre, MD Phd
- Email: uxmyan@ous-hf.no
- Phone: +47 95105059
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.
Conditions: Depressive Disorder, Emotional Dysregulation, Music therapy, Adolescents, Emotional dysregulation, Depression