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2024-06-16 @ 11:50 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:31 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06445010
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-14
First Post:
2024-05-31
Brief Title:
Musical Playlist of the Grief Journey
Sponsor:
Brown University
Organization:
Brown University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Playlist of the Grief Journey Humanizing Bereavement Through Music
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effectiveness of a music-based intervention as a bereavement strategy for individuals who are a part of the Loss of SpouseLife Partner Grief Support Group at HopeHealth a healthcare organization in Providence Rhode Island that specializes in home care hospice care palliative care and grief support The main question it ams to answer is
Will the experience of creating a musical playlist help individuals in bereavement process their grief more effectively
Participants will undergo the following main tasks
A baseline pre-assessment survey that asks about the role of music in the participants and their partners life as well as how music has helped participants with their grief
A 75-minute Zoom session with the study investigator which includes a conversation about the participants loved one and grief journey This Zoom session serves to find themes and emotions in the participants grief journey which will be as foundations for musical playlists
Participants will create their own musical playlist based on guidance from the study investigator
A post-assessment survey that asks participants to reflect on the experience of creating a playlist This survey also examines if music plays a new role in the participants life
Will the experience of creating a musical playlist help individuals in bereavement process their grief more effectively
Participants will undergo the following main tasks
A baseline pre-assessment survey that asks about the role of music in the participants and their partners life as well as how music has helped participants with their grief
A 75-minute Zoom session with the study investigator which includes a conversation about the participants loved one and grief journey This Zoom session serves to find themes and emotions in the participants grief journey which will be as foundations for musical playlists
Participants will create their own musical playlist based on guidance from the study investigator
A post-assessment survey that asks participants to reflect on the experience of creating a playlist This survey also examines if music plays a new role in the participants life
Detailed Description:
The death of a loved one is a universal experience and one of lifes greatest stressors Although most bereaved individuals navigate through intense acute grief that lessens with time approximately 10 develop prolonged grief disorder PGD characterized by persistent mental distress maladaptive thoughts avoidance behaviors and impaired functionality The COVID-19 pandemic has potentially increased PGD cases and individuals on the grief spectrum face risks for various medical and psychological issues Given that PGD was only recently recognized in the DSM-5 in 2022 and effective bereavement strategies are lacking research in this area is crucial Music-based interventions have shown promise in enhancing recovery in diverse settings including cancer treatment and dementia care by reducing anxiety and distress and engaging cognitive and social functions However studies on musics role in bereavement are limited Recent research on expressive arts therapies suggests that music could be a valuable tool in supporting grieving individuals highlighting the need to explore its potential in facilitating the grief journey
The goals of this project are three-fold
Creating personalized music playlists with survivors after conversing with them about their grief journey to not only humanistically explore and reflect on their experience but also to create a long-lasting tool they can keep and be effectively utilized to help process their grief
This playlist will also be shared amongst participating individuals so that their story can be shared in this novel and creative way Participants can also learn about others stories and reflections through this shared medium
Integrating this project into the Warren Alpert Medical School curriculum as part of the new Medical Humanities Initiative and having first through third year medical students pairing up with grieving individuals having a conversation with them and co-creating a personalized music playlist
The goals of this project are three-fold
Creating personalized music playlists with survivors after conversing with them about their grief journey to not only humanistically explore and reflect on their experience but also to create a long-lasting tool they can keep and be effectively utilized to help process their grief
This playlist will also be shared amongst participating individuals so that their story can be shared in this novel and creative way Participants can also learn about others stories and reflections through this shared medium
Integrating this project into the Warren Alpert Medical School curriculum as part of the new Medical Humanities Initiative and having first through third year medical students pairing up with grieving individuals having a conversation with them and co-creating a personalized music playlist
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None