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The Effects of Music Therapy on Adult Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation in the ICU
NCT03642002 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
While most studies in the medical literature that indicate "music" as an intervention may recognize its impact and capacity to decrease pain perception, anxiety, and/or its role in the regulation of cardiac and respiratory function in ICU patients, no identifiable studies have implemented entrained live music therapy protocols into clinical trials. Music therapy treatment is a non-pharmacological intervention that is individually tailored to the patient's needs and focuses on the assessment and intervention of a specific music application that is provided by a certified music therapist. Entrained music therapy focuses on a dynamic interaction between the patient and music therapist in which the music therapist attempts to promote relaxation and comfort through the patient's identified Song of Kin (SOK). This study measures the effects of live music therapy entrained to the vital signs of adult patients on duration of mechanical ventilation.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Toning
- OTHER Ocean drum & SOK melody
- OTHER SOK
- BEHAVIORAL Process
- OTHER Holding Harmonic Container
Study Locations (3)
Texas
- Houston Methodist Hospital — Houston
- Houston Methodist Research Institute — Houston
New York
- Mount Sinai West — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 178 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-12-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03642002
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03642002 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 178 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, which has 946 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Toning is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03642002 reports 3 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Texas, New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03642002 about?
NCT03642002 is a clinical study titled "The Effects of Music Therapy on Adult Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation in the ICU". While most studies in the medical literature that indicate "music" as an intervention may recognize its impact and capacity to decrease pain perception, anxiety, and/or its role in the regulation of cardiac and respiratory function in ICU patients, no identifiable studies have implemented entrained ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03642002?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 178 participants. The study started on 2018-12-12. Estimated completion is 2028-12.
What conditions does trial NCT03642002 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure, Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03642002?
The interventions under investigation include: Toning (OTHER), Ocean drum & SOK melody (OTHER), SOK (OTHER), Process (BEHAVIORAL), Holding Harmonic Container (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03642002?
This trial is sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, which has 946 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03642002 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across New York, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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