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Music therapy to reduce anxiety in healthcare workers during COVID-19

Official title: Effect Of Musıc Therapy On Anxıety Levels In Prımary Care Famıly Health Workers In COVID-19 Pandemıc

Run by Abant Izzet Baysal University · NCT04987957 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if short daily music therapy sessions can help reduce anxiety in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
SexAll
Enrollment42 (estimated)
SponsorAbant Izzet Baysal University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bolu)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 8, 2021
Main results expectedJanuary 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 19, 2023
Trial IDNCT04987957 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are nurses and midwives working in family health centers who do not have neuropsychiatric disorders.

Probably not a fit

Patients with diagnosed neuropsychiatric disorders or those unable to communicate verbally or auditorily 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 study aims to evaluate the impact of music therapy on anxiety levels among family health personnel working in primary health care centers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It employs a randomized controlled design, where participants will be divided into an intervention group receiving daily 15-minute music therapy sessions for five days, and a control group with no intervention. Data on anxiety levels will be collected using online surveys and analyzed using SPSS software. The study is set to take place from August 4 to December 31.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce anxiety levels among healthcare workers, improving their mental well-being during the pandemic.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that music therapy can effectively reduce anxiety, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Not having a verbal or auditory communication barrier,
* To voluntarily agree to participate in the research,
* Not having a diagnosis of neuropsychiatric disease,
* Having the opportunity to fill out the surveys online,
* Possess the title of midwife or nurse.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a diagnosed neuropsychiatric disorder,
* Verbal and auditory communication disability,
* Not being willing to participate in the research,
* Having a title other than a midwife or nurse.

Where it's running

  • Family Health Centers in Bolu
    Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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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.