Music therapy plus interactive recitals for children with depression
Assessment of Music Experiences in Navigating Depression (AMEND)
This program will try 11 weekly music therapy sessions, with half of participants also joining interactive recitals, to see if these activities help children with depression and anxiety.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT07218055 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The program delivers eleven weekly, hour-long music therapy sessions to children whose parents report depressive symptoms. Half of participants also attend interactive recitals at Third Street Music School where they observe, interact with performers, and reflect on anxiety, performance, and creative sharing. Depression symptoms (Children's Depression Inventory) and resilience (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale) are measured before and after the intervention to track change. Outcomes for those receiving therapy alone are compared with those who also participate in the recital activities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are school-aged children whose parent or guardian documents symptoms of depression and who can attend weekly sessions in New York City.
Not a fit: Children whose problems are primarily medical or require intensive psychiatric care, or who cannot attend in-person sessions, may be unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce depressive symptoms and strengthen resilience, confidence, and social engagement in participating children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous music-therapy programs for young people have shown promising but mixed results for mood and resilience, so the approach has some supportive precedent but is not definitively proven.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Must indicate depression -or symptoms thereof by parent in writing Exclusion Criteria: \- none
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Mount Sinai Union Square — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shantelena Mouzon
- Email: Shantelena.Mouzon@mountsinai.org
- Phone: (212) 420-2704
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.