Enhancing Health in Rural Populations: Music as Therapy

Part of paid clinical trials in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Sponsor
Northern Arizona University
Study ID
NCT07538427
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Stress

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
N/A - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Music Based Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will engage in a 6-week culturally grounded music-based intervention consisting of one 60-minute session per week. Sessions include active music participation such as drumming, rhythm exercises, and Indigenous music practices designed to improve stress, anxiety, depression, pain, and coping outcomes among adults in residential care settings.

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a music-based intervention can improve mental and physical health and strengthen coping skills among adults living in residential care settings in northern Arizona. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does participation in the music-based intervention reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and pain?, and Does participation increase the use of music as a coping strategy and improve overall well-being? Researchers will compare participants' pre-intervention and post-intervention responses to determine whether the music classes are associated with improvements in health and coping outcomes. Participants will: Attend a 6-week music class held once per week for one hour; participate in active music activities such as drumming and rhythm exercises; complete a brief survey before and after the intervention. Some participants are also invited to complete a short interview about their experiences.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 12, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
May 30, 2027
Completion
May 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Music-Based Intervention Group
    Participants will engage in a 6-week music-based intervention consisting of one 60-minute session per week. Sessions include active music participation such as drumming, rhythm exercises, and music practices designed to improve stress, anxiety, depression, pain, and coping outcomes among adults in residential care settings.

Primary Outcome Measure

Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) [ Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Haven Health FlagstaffFlagstaffArizona86001
Chelsea Seck
[email protected]
928-779-6931
The PeaksFlagstaffArizona86001
Frances Bryant
[email protected]
928-774-7106

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