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Integrative Use of Sound Therapy for Mental Health Promotion

Brazil110 participantsStarted 2025-11-02

Plain-language summary

This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of sound therapy in improving mental health and quality of life. Participants will be randomized into two groups: an intervention group using an acoustic resonance chamber and a control group using headphones. Both groups will be exposed to specific sound frequencies for nine minutes, once a week, for three weeks. The study investigates associations between sound therapy and levels of anxiety, stress, depression, and quality of life.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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1. Inclusion Criteria * Age over 18 years * DASS-21 score consistent with at least mild anxiety, stress, or depression * Agreement to complete the 3-week protocol and follow-up questionnaires * Agreement not to practice other mind-body therapies during the study * Maintenance of conventional medical and/or psychological treatments 2. Exclusion Criteria * Normal scores on the DASS-21 * Presence of severe neurological, psychiatric, or clinical disorders * Use of high doses of medication that prevent standing for 9 minutes * Use of metal plates or devices in the body

What they're measuring

Change from Baseline in Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scores

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 7 post-intervention, Day 30 post-intervention, and Day 120 post-intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07561515

SponsorFederal University of Minas Gerais

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08-31

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