Music Breathing in Enhancing Resilience Among Elders at Risk of Mental Health Problems
Effects of a Mindfulness-based Music Breathing Intervention in Enhancing Resilience Among Community-dwelling Elders at Risk of Mental Health Problems: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Chinese University of Hong Kong
40 participants
Jun 8, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this pilot randomised controlled trial is to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based music breathing intervention in enhancing resilience (primary outcome), and in reducing anxiety, depressive symptoms, loneliness, and improving health-related quality of life (secondary outcomes) among community-dwelling older adults at risk of mental health problems. It is hypothesised that compared with the control group, participants in the intervention group will report enhanced resilience, reduced anxiety, depressive symptoms, and loneliness, and improved health-related quality of life immediately post-intervention.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Aged 65 years or above
- Able to read Chinese and communicate in Cantonese/Mandarin.
- Has mild to moderate anxiety and/or depressive symptoms, based on the - Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) (i.e., a score of 8 or higher on either the anxiety or depression subscale)
Exclusion Criteria1
- Partcipants will be excluded if they have cognitive impairment, hearing loss, severe depression, known mental illness, or chronic illness.
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Interventions
Participants in the intervention group will receive a 4-week music plus mindfulness-based breathing program, consisting of one 60-minute face-to-face session per week. The sessions will be delivered in small groups by a qualified music breathing practitioner. The intervention will follow a structured protocol developed by the research team and reviewed by a certified trained music-breathing therapist. Each session will consist of four progressive breathing phases, including: I. Discovery Breathing - to increase awareness of breath and bodily sensations II. Triangular Breathing - to cultivate control and balance through rhythm III. Silent Breathing - to promote stillness and internal reflection IV. Music Breathing - to combine guided music listening with mindful breathing for emotional regulation
Participants in the control group will receive usual care, which may include access to existing community-based services, health education, or leisure activities, but will not involve any structured music or mindfulness-based intervention.
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NCT07631845