Meaning in Music-Based Pain Modulation
An Investigation of the Intersection of Affect and Meaning in Music-Based Pain Modulation
Who can join
Ages 18 to 65 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years old * Absence of acute or chronic pain * Normal hearing (either naturally or with assistance of hearing device) * Must be able to wear an EEG * Able to sign consent Exclusion Criteria: * \< 18 or \> 65 years old * Presence of acute pain (brief pain inventory score \> 3) * Pregnant women * Participant reports that they experience pain on more days than not in the past 6 months (i.e., chronic
About the study
The overall goal of this project is to examine the impact of music's meaning on pain. Relationships between trait affect, meaning in life, and subjective qualities of meaningful music will be assessed. We will also conduct interviews with a subset of participants to determine which aspects of music are most meaningful and how this meaning increases or decreases pain sensations.
What is being tested
- Music intervention (other)
Sponsor: University of Virginia · Participants: 50 · Started: Oct 25, 2025
Contact the study team
- Claudia Denoue, MD · Phone: 4342436744
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07036315
Locations in the U.S.
| Virginia | University of Virginia, Charlottesville |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.