Drum Circle Synchrony Study 2c.a.

Last updated: September 17, 2024
Sponsor: Yale University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Covid-19

Treatment

Communal drumming recordings

Clinical Study ID

NCT06513845
2000028866_e
2R25MH071584-11
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Mental health vulnerability due to stress is increased in People of African Descent (PADs) in America due to disproportionate effects of racism, poverty, education, and criminal justice sentencing. Various meditation and mindfulness approaches have provided evidence of measured reductions in multiple negative dimensions of stress. However, the majority of these studies do not have an adequate representation of PADs or other marginalized groups and are not designed to be culturally relevant or community based. Music has been shown to alleviate multiple symptoms of stress and has been shown to be a preferred and effective support for meditation and mindfulness. However, its role in stress management in PADs engaged in meditation or mindfulness is seldom studied. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a virtual, community-based music mindfulness program on stress management in PAD community members with anxiety and depression during COVID19.

2c.a. Drum Circle Synchrony Study: This study will investigate the role that synchrony plays in subjective feelings of connection.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ages 18 and older

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • ages 17 and younger

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Communal drumming recordings
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2025

Study Description

The investigators also propose a study to investigate the effects of communal drumming in reducing anxiety and increasing connectedness within drum circle community. Investigators hypothesize that these intervention will lead to reductions in scores on stress scales and will provide preliminary data for studies evaluating these types of community programs as an adjunct to the standard of care.

Musicians and non-musicians will listen to segments (~30 sec duration) of recordings taken from the music made during a previous arm of drum circle and answer a survey. Segments will be categorized as highly synchronized or not synchronized.

Connect with a study center

  • BLOOM

    New Haven, Connecticut 06515
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Musical Intervention Studios

    New Haven, Connecticut 06520
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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