NCT06345924

Music Therapy for Cancer Patients(Meraki_PC)

Meraki: Music Therapy Protocol for People with Palliative Care

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Valencia · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The overall aim of the study is to analyse the impact of a music therapy-based treatment on the emotional well-being and quality of life of cancer patients in palliative care (PC). To this end, the effectiveness and efficiency of a music therapy-based treatment to improve adaptation to illness and psychological well-being in this population will be validated and implemented. Specifically, the implementation of an individualised treatment programme for palliative care patients will be carried out.

Conditions

• Cancer
• Palliative Care

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	MERAKI_PC	The three music therapy sessions focus on helping the patient to adjust to their situation. The aim is to provide emotional support and encourage communication between family members through music. In addition, the therapy will help the patient to appreciate their remaining abilities and encourage their involvement in the rehabilitation process. The second session focuses on living in the present through re-identification. The session aims to improve the symptoms associated with the illness by focusing on the present situation and encouraging expression. The main aim of the final session, 'The Journey of Life - Leaving a Mark', is to recapitulate and provide support. Songs are used during the session, taking into account musical preferences.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-03-01
• Primary completion: 2025-07-01
• Completion: 2025-07-01
• First posted: 2024-04-03
• Last updated: 2024-12-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain