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Music Mindfulness Study 2a.
Evaluating the Impact of Community-Based Mindfulness and Musical Programs on Psychiatric Measures, Music Mindfulness Study 2a.
Who can join
Ages 18 to 65 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * symptoms of anxiety or depression assessed by PHQ9 (\>9) and GAD7 (\>9) Exclusion Criteria: * Component 2a * PHQ-9 \<9, GAD7 \< 9 * regular meditation practice of at least once a week * has taken meditation course or intervention in the past year * any hospitalizations in the last 6 months * suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior, or homicidal ideation at screening * active audio-visual hallucinations or other signs of psychosis * diagnosis of a seizure disorder or other neurological disorder that precludes outpatient participation * history of thyroid or cardiovascular disease * current substance use disorder
About the study
Mental health vulnerability due to stress is increased in People of African Descent (PADs) in America due to disproportionate effects of racism, poverty, education, and criminal justice sentencing. Various meditation and mindfulness approaches have provided evidence of measured reductions in multiple negative dimensions of stress. However, the majority of these studies do not have an adequate representation of PADs or other marginalized groups and are not designed to be culturally relevant or community based. Music has been shown to alleviate multiple symptoms of stress and has been shown to be a preferred and effective support for meditation and mindfulness. However, its role in stress management in PADs engaged in meditation or mindfulness is seldom studied. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a virtual, community-based music mindfulness program on stress management in PAD community members with anxiety and depression during COVID19.
Music Mindfulness Study: Investigators will compare the effects of music-backed guided mindfulness mediation and guided mediation alone in alleviating anxiety and depression.
What is being tested
- in person meditation (behavioral)
- in person meditation using headphones (behavioral)
- virtual meditation (behavioral)
Sponsor: Yale University · Participants: 70 · Started: Aug 1, 2024
Contact the study team
- AZA Allsop, MD, PhD · Phone: 240-422-3289
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06505226
Locations in the U.S.
| Connecticut | BLOOM, New Haven Musical Intervention Studios, New Haven |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.