Music therapy plus interactive recitals for children with depression
Official title: Assessment of Music Experiences in Navigating Depression (AMEND)
Run by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NCT07218055 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 8, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 4, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 4, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07218055 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must indicate depression -or symptoms thereof by parent in writing * We are including children only in Amend II Exclusion Criteria: \- none
Where it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.