RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06282887

Effects of Music Therapy on Psychological States Among Cancer Patients Undergoing MRI Scans and a Relevant Mediator

The Effects of Music Therapy on Improving Psychological States of Cancer Patients Undergoing MRI Scans and a Relevant Mediator


Sponsor

Guangzhou Concord Cancer Center

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Nov 9, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The primary objective of this study is to examine the effects of a music therapy protocol on improving anxiety, symptom distress, and relaxation among cancer patients who are going through MRI scanning. Physiological data, such as pulse rates and respiration rates will be collected. Furthermore, data about scanning efficiency will be collected to assess if scanning efficiency is affected by the protocol implementation. The secondary study objective is to assess whether or not there is a relationship between patient attention to music during the intervention process and the changes in anxiety, symptom distress, and relaxation.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining whether music therapy can reduce anxiety and improve the psychological state of cancer patients undergoing MRI scans — a procedure that many people find stressful due to the loud noise and enclosed space. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with cancer - You are between 18 and 60 years old - You understand Mandarin, Cantonese, or English - You are alert and cognitively clear (no confusion or cognitive disorders) - You feel at least some anxiety about the scan (rate above 0 on anxiety scale) - You have completed at least primary school education **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You decide to withdraw from the MRI scan - You need other interventions (such as sedation) to complete the scan - You have significant hearing or vision impairment - You have a history of severe psychiatric illness or clinically diagnosed mental disorders Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERMusic therapy

The intervention has two parts. The first part is an approximately 15-minute music therapy session to induce relaxation and positive memories attached to the relaxing live music provided by a credentialed music therapist. The second part is music listening during the scanning process.


Locations(1)

GuangZhou Concord Cancer Center

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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