NCT06917170

The Role of Music Therapy in Improving College Students' Mental Health and Self-efficacy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hubei University of Science and Technology · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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. 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

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Structured Music Therapy Program	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-12-01
• Primary completion: 2024-05-01
• Completion: 2024-10-25
• First posted: 2025-04-08
• Last updated: 2025-04-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China