Using traditional music therapy to help healthcare workers with burnout
Official title: The Role of Traditional Music Therapy on Burnout Syndrome Among Healthcare Workers: Psycho-Neuro-Immuno-Endocrine Aspects
Run by Indonesia University · NCT06119451 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing whether traditional music therapy can help healthcare workers feel less burned out compared to those who only watch educational videos.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Indonesia University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Semarang, Jawa Tengah) |
| Trial ID | NCT06119451 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthcare workers, specifically doctors and nurses, aged 18 to 60, experiencing intermediate to severe burnout.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with chronic illnesses, psychological disorders, or those who dislike music 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 aims to investigate the effects of traditional music therapy on burnout syndrome among healthcare workers. The study will involve approximately 80 participants, who will be divided into an intervention group receiving music therapy and a control group receiving only educational videos. Assessments will be conducted using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and various physiological measures, including heart rate variability and immune markers, before, during, and after the intervention. The goal is to determine how music therapy can improve psychological, neuroautonomic, immunological, and endocrinological aspects of burnout.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly alleviate burnout symptoms in healthcare workers, improving their mental health and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of music therapy in various settings has shown promise, this specific application to burnout among healthcare workers is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Agreed to participate in this study by signing an informed consent sheet * Above 18 years old * Doctors or nurses working in RSUP dr Kariadi Semarang * MBI-HSS score show intermediate-severe burnout * Meet the requirements for an HRV examination * Have been working for minimum one year on each instalation Exclusion Criteria: * Above 60 years old * Have history of chronic illness such as cancer, thyroid, and cardiovascular disease * Taking drugs that affect central nervous system * Hearing loss and disorder * Psychosis, anxiety,depression and any other psychological disorder * Pregnant women * Does not like music
Where it's running
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RSUP dr. Kariadi Semarang
Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yanuar Ardani
- Email: dr.yanuardani@gmail.com
- Phone: +62811296486
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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.