Chronic Pain study: Yoga vs Music Therapy
Official title POP SINGER Randomized Clinical Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07756541
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To see if a music‑therapy program called POPSINGER can be feasibly used and how it compares to yoga for chronic pain.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have chronic pain.
- What's involved
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either the POPSINGER music‑therapy sessions or yoga classes and will attend the scheduled sessions.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults aged 18 and older
- Reporting pain on most days per month for a duration of ≥3 months
- Independently ambulatory (i.e., able to walk 10 feet without a cane or walker)
- Willing to participate in the full scope of the program
- Access to internet, active email address, \& laptop, tablet, and/or PC with videoconferencing capabilities
You likely can't join if
- Significant hearing and/or visual impairment
- Have had a major surgery (e.g., spine surgery, joint replacement) within the past 6 months
- Have a planned surgery within the next 6 months at the time of enrollment
- Unable to independently provide consent (i.e., no proxy consent)
- Active suicidal ideation
- Severe psychological comorbidity (e.g., psychosis, schizophrenia) that would prevent patient from engaging fully in intervention
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults aged 18 and older
- Reporting pain on most days per month for a duration of ≥3 months
- Independently ambulatory (i.e., able to walk 10 feet without a cane or walker)
- Willing to participate in the full scope of the program
- Access to internet, active email address, \& laptop, tablet, and/or PC with videoconferencing capabilities
- Have reliable access to a mobile device with an active data plan at home and is comfortable accessing the internet and their email with this device
- Able to read and understand English
- Significant hearing and/or visual impairment
- Have had a major surgery (e.g., spine surgery, joint replacement) within the past 6 months
- Have a planned surgery within the next 6 months at the time of enrollment
- Unable to independently provide consent (i.e., no proxy consent)
- Active suicidal ideation
- Severe psychological comorbidity (e.g., psychosis, schizophrenia) that would prevent patient from engaging fully in intervention
- Receiving active cancer treatment.
- Diagnosed with medical condition likely to be terminal within 24 weeks
- Either (a) active substance abuse of cocaine, heroin, cannabis, or alcohol or (b) unmanaged opioid use disorder diagnosis present within the EHR in the last 6 months
- Currently receiving music therapy from a professional music therapist
- Currently engaged in regular weekly yoga practice
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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