Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 13 to 18

Music therapy for teens with emotional challenges

Official title: "I've Got the Music in Me." Music Therapy for Adolescents with Emotional Difficulties: a Clinical Study

Run by Oslo University Hospital · NCT06733883 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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

Study typeInterventional
Ages13 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment20 (estimated)
SponsorOslo University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Oslo, Nydalen)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 9, 2023
Main results expectedJune 2028
Study endsJune 2028
Registry record updatedDecember 13, 2024
Trial IDNCT06733883 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 13 to 18 who are experiencing emotional difficulties such as depression and anxiety.

Probably 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.

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 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.

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 gone: 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.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • 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

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.