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Music Intervention for Preterm Birth

United States142 participantsStarted 2026-05-26

Plain-language summary

This study will test a music intervention (MI) versus a sham control (SC) arm which only includes a verbal intervention, to determine if the effects of the music intervention will reduce the biological impact of chronic stress among pregnant Black women, reduce preterm birth, and improve infant outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria * Aged 18 to 40 years * Generally healthy pregnant women in the first trimester of pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * Non-pregnant women * Women with a chronic medical condition that could impact pregnancy health or duration * Women regularly taking any medications other than prenatal vitamins

What they're measuring

Score on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

Timeframe: Week 1

Score on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

Timeframe: Week 5

Score on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

Timeframe: Week 10

Mean Gestational Age

Timeframe: Up to 43 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05945264

SponsorColumbia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-07-30

Contact for this trial

Jacquelyn Taylor, PhD

347-978-2871 jyt2116@cumc.columbia.edu

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