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Do Inflammatory Arthritis Inpatients Receiving Group Music Therapy Improve Pain Compared to Music Listening Over the 4 Weeks Using a Randomised Control Trial?
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Music Therapy and Music Listening for Arthritis, Rheumatoid and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 13 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Pain management is rated by patients with inflammatory arthritis as the highest priority in their disease treatment. Past research showed that music therapy is associated with reduced pain and depression. The purpose of this study is to better understand the effectiveness of music therapy for people with inflammatory arthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to: 1) Music Therapy group facilitated by a music therapist, or 2) Music Listening group that listens to a relaxation CD (compact disc). Standardized tests will determine if participating in music therapy group helps reduce pain and depression, improve physical function and confidence levels in applying self-management strategies.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
In-vivo relaxation where the live music is manipulated in terms of speed and intensity to bring on a state of relaxation for approximately an hour. There will be a brief therapist-led discussion before and after the relaxation portion to increase a sense of group cohesion. Procedures that will be used are based on evidence-based practice for trained Music Therapists.
Listening to relaxing music on a CD player for approximately an hour.