Quran recital for reducing fatigue and improving mental well-being in people with multiple sclerosis
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of Quran Recitation on Fatigue and Mental Well-Being in MS Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Artvin Coruh University · NCT07544303 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will try whether listening to recorded Quran reduces fatigue and improves mental well-being in adults with multiple sclerosis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Artvin Coruh University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Van) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 9, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07544303 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–80 with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis for at least six months, who can hear and wear headphones and are willing to be randomized and to follow the listening schedule, are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People with major psychiatric disorders, significant hearing problems, communication barriers, or those unwilling to follow the listening regimen are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Fifty adults with multiple sclerosis will be randomized to a Quran-recital group or to continue usual care. The recital group will listen to Quran recordings for 30 minutes on an MP3 player three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) between 21:00 and 22:00 for four weeks, with weekly phone calls to check adherence. The control group will receive routine treatment with no additional intervention. Baseline measures and final outcome measures will be collected in person at the hospital at the end of week four to compare fatigue and mental well-being between groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could provide a low-cost, non-drug way to reduce fatigue and improve mental well-being for people with MS.
How similar studies have gone: Some small studies of music, meditation, or religious audio interventions have shown mood or fatigue benefits, but randomized data specifically on Quran recital are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Having been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at least 6 months ago 2. Being between the ages of 18-80 3. Agreeing to participate in the research 4. Not having any obstacles to wearing headphones 5. Not having any hearing problems Exclusion Criteria: 1. Those with major psychiatric disorders 2. Those with any obstacle to communication
Where it's running
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Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Dursun Odabaş Medical Center
Van, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: SEVGİ DEMİR ÇAM, Asst. Prof
- Email: sevgidemir91@hotmail.com
- Phone: 905073468284
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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.