Depressive SymptomsNCT06917170
The Role of Music Therapy in Improving College Students' Mental Health and Self-efficacy
A study testing Structured Music Therapy Program in people with Depressive Symptoms and Anxiety Symptoms, run by Hubei University of Science and Technology at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
Interventional Trial (Randomized Experimental Design) Study Goal: This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured music therapy program in improving mental health (depression, anxiety, stress) and self-efficacy among college students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, Stress Symptoms
- What is being tested?
- Structured Music Therapy Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2022to 25 Oct 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants must be current undergraduate students (from freshmen to seniors), primarily aged between 18 and 25 years old (based on the actual age distribution of the sample).
- Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to their involvement in the study.
- Participants' baseline mental health status was not excluded (the study did not set strict clinical diagnostic criteria), but they must be able to cooperate with the intervention and complete questionnaires.
Who cannot join
- 1.Participants who are unable to fully participate in the 2-week intervention (such as dropping out midway or taking leave) or who do not complete the pre- and post-intervention questionnaires will be excluded.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Interventional Trial (Randomized Experimental Design)
Study Goal:
Read more
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured music therapy program in improving mental health (depression, anxiety, stress) and self-efficacy among college students.
Key Questions the Study Aims to Answer:
Does music therapy significantly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in college students?
Does music therapy significantly enhance self-efficacy in college students?
How do improvements in mental health relate to changes in self-efficacy?
Study Design:
Researchers will compare outcomes between two groups:
Experimental Group: Receives a 2-week daily music therapy intervention (1 hour per session) in a controlled environment.
Control Group: Does not receive any music therapy intervention during the study period.
Participant Activities:
Complete pre- and post-intervention assessments using validated scales:
Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale (DASS-21) to measure mental health status.
Self-Efficacy Scale to evaluate confidence in personal capabilities.
Experimental group participants will:
Engage in daily music therapy sessions featuring rhythmically smooth and soothing music selected to promote relaxation.
Experience the intervention in a quiet, controlled environment.
Control group participants will:
Continue their regular routines without any therapeutic intervention.
All participants will submit responses via electronic questionnaires (Wenjuanxing platform) to ensure efficient and accurate data collection.
Duration:
Intervention Period: 2 weeks.
Data Collection: Pre-intervention baseline assessment, immediate post-intervention assessment.
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, Stress Symptoms
- Being tested
- Structured Music Therapy Program
- Medical subject headings
- Depression, Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Structured Music Therapy ProgramBehavioural
Description:
Content: Participants engage in passive music therapy sessions where they listen to pre-selected music with smooth rhythms and harmonies (e.g., classical, ambient, or instrumental tracks). The music is chosen to align with evidence-based criteria for promoting relaxation and emotional regulation.
Frequency: Daily (1 session/day).
Duration: 1 hour per session, for a total of 14 sessions over 2 weeks.
Setting: Conducted in a quiet, controlled environment to minimize external distractions.
Goal: To reduce symptoms of psychological distress (depression, anxiety, stress) and enhance self-efficacy through auditory stimulation and emotional engagement.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | No intervention | Description: Participants in this group do not receive any music therapy intervention during the study period. They continue their regular academic and daily routines. Intervention Type: No intervention. |
| Music Therapy Intervention Group | Experimental | Description: Participants in this group receive a daily 1-hour music therapy session for 2 weeks. The intervention involves listening to rhythmically smooth, soothing music in a controlled, quiet environment. Music selection is based on evidence supporting its efficacy in reducing stress and enhancing relaxation.
Intervention Type: Behavioral (Music Therapy). Receives: Behavioral: Structured Music Therapy Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scores
The assessment was conducted using the simplified version of the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale. The full scale consists of 21 items, with each of the three subscales (depression, anxiety and stress) containing 7 items. All items are scored on a 4-point scale ranging from "0" (not applicable) to "3" (always applicable). The scores of each subscale are multiplied by 2 to obtain the score of that subscale. The higher the score, the more likely it is to indicate the presence of such emotions.
Measured: 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Apr 2025
- Study start1 Dec 2022
- Primary completion1 May 2024
- Study completion25 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Depressive SymptomsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hubei University of Science and Technology
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06917170
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202211001
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 8 Apr 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Role of Music Therapy in Improving College Students' Mental Health and Self-efficacy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06917170
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202211001
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, Stress Symptoms
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hubei University of Science and TechnologyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Interventional Trial (Randomized Experimental Design)
Study Goal:
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured music therapy program in improving mental health (depression, anxiety, stress) and self-efficacy among college students.
Key Questions the Study Aims to Answer:
Does music therapy significantly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in college students?
Does music therapy significantly enhance self-efficacy in college students?
How do improvements in mental health relate to changes in self-efficacy?
Study Design:
Researchers will compare outcomes between two groups:
Experimental Group: Receives a 2-week daily music therapy intervention (1 hour per session) in a controlled environment.
Control Group: Does not receive any music therapy intervention during the study period.
Participant Activities:
Complete pre- and post-intervention assessments using validated scales:
Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale (DASS-21) to measure mental health status.
Self-Efficacy Scale to evaluate confidence in personal capabilities.
Experimental group participants will:
Engage in daily music therapy sessions featuring rhythmically smooth and soothing music selected to promote relaxation.
Experience the intervention in a quiet, controlled environment.
Control group participants will:
Continue their regular routines without any therapeutic intervention.
All participants will submit responses via electronic questionnaires (Wenjuanxing platform) to ensure efficient and accurate data collection.
Duration:
Intervention Period: 2 weeks.
Data Collection: Pre-intervention baseline assessment, immediate post-intervention assessment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | No intervention | –Description: Participants in this group do not receive any music therapy intervention during the study period. They continue their regular academic and daily routines. Intervention Type: No intervention. |
| Music Therapy Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Structured Music Therapy ProgramDescription: Participants in this group receive a daily 1-hour music therapy session for 2 weeks. The intervention involves listening to rhythmically smooth, soothing music in a controlled, quiet environment. Music selection is based on evidence supporting its efficacy in reducing stress and enhancing relaxation. Intervention Type: Behavioral (Music Therapy). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Participants must be current undergraduate students (from freshmen to seniors), primarily aged between 18 and 25 years old (based on the actual age distribution of the sample).
- Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to their involvement in the study.
- Participants' baseline mental health status was not excluded (the study did not set strict clinical diagnostic criteria), but they must be able to cooperate with the intervention and complete questionnaires.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1.Participants who are unable to fully participate in the 2-week intervention (such as dropping out midway or taking leave) or who do not complete the pre- and post-intervention questionnaires will be excluded.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Music Therapy ProgramDescription: Content: Participants engage in passive music therapy sessions where they listen to pre-selected music with smooth rhythms and harmonies (e.g., classical, ambient, or instrumental tracks). The music is chosen to align with evidence-based criteria for promoting relaxation and emotional regulation. Frequency: Daily (1 session/day). Duration: 1 hour per session, for a total of 14 sessions over 2 weeks. Setting: Conducted in a quiet, controlled environment to minimize external distractions. Goal: To reduce symptoms of psychological distress (depression, anxiety, stress) and enhance self-efficacy through auditory stimulation and emotional engagement. | Behavioural | Music Therapy Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scores
Time frame: 2 weeks
The assessment was conducted using the simplified version of the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale. The full scale consists of 21 items, with each of the three subscales (depression, anxiety and stress) containing 7 items. All items are scored on a 4-point scale ranging from "0" (not applicable) to "3" (always applicable). The scores of each subscale are multiplied by 2 to obtain the score of that subscale. The higher the score, the more likely it is to indicate the presence of such emotions.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Apr 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Structured Music Therapy Program in people with Depressive Symptoms and Anxiety Symptoms, run by Hubei University of Science and Technology at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Apr 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scores (time frame: 2 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Apr 2025.