RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07052916

A Music Therapy Study for Blood Cancer Survivors With Cognitive Difficulties

Pilot Trial of Telehealth Music Therapy for Cognitive Dysfunction in Hematologic Cancer Survivors (PRELUDE)


Sponsor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jun 27, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Research has shown that music-based activities may help improve brain functions, such as attention, memory, and executive function. Because of this past research, the researchers are doing this study to find out whether telehealth music therapy is a practical treatment for cognitive difficulties in blood cancer survivors. The researchers will also study whether music therapy and music education help improve cognitive function and other common symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and/or tiredness.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at whether music therapy can help blood cancer survivors who experience "chemo brain" — problems with memory, focus, and mental clarity that often linger after cancer treatment. Participants will take part in music therapy sessions to see if it improves their thinking and quality of life. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a survivor of a blood cancer (such as leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma) - You are experiencing cognitive difficulties (like trouble with memory or concentration) after treatment - You are willing to attend music therapy sessions as part of the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a severe psychiatric diagnosis that would interfere with participation - You have a neurological condition unrelated to cancer treatment that explains your cognitive symptoms - You are unable to commit to the study schedule Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERMusic Therapy/MT

Therapeutic music lessons are the core component of the Music Therapy/MT intervention. Other components include guided music listening to help participants use music as a tool for regulating mood, energy, and attention, as well as music-centered discussions to help participants discover songs with personal meaning that they will enjoy learning to play.

OTHERTherapist-Attention Music Education/TAME Control

Participants will receive 12, weekly 60-minute TAME sessions (+/- 1 week) with homework in-between sessions to reinforce in-session concepts and serve as transitions to subsequent sessions. The TAME control group will involve board-certified music therapists guiding participants through music listening exercises.


Locations(7)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (All protocol activities)

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All protocol activities)

Middletown, New Jersey, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All protocol activities)

Montvale, New Jersey, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Suffolk - Commack (All protocol activities)

Commack, New York, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All protocol activities)

Harrison, New York, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All protocol activities)

New York, New York, United States

Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All protocol activities)

Uniondale, New York, United States

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