Music Therapy for Oral Mucositis
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This mixed-methods pilot study will examine the effect of music therapy on oral mucositis pain in pediatric oncology patients. Oral mucositis, characterized by painful ulcerative lesions in the mouth, is a common side effect of high-dose chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell or bone marrow transplantation. Despite its high prevalence and impact on quality of life, effective pain management strategies for pediatric oral mucositis remain limited and often rely heavily on medications that may cause significant side effects or provide insufficient relief. Music therapy may offer a promising non-pharmacologic adjunct for reducing pain, yet no studies to date have specifically evaluated its use for oral mucositis pain in pediatric patients.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Wei Li Jonathan Tang, MT-BC, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of California, San Francisco
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for children ages 6-18 with cancer who have had painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) and received music therapy. Participants must be able to communicate in English, and cannot join if they have significant hearing loss or developmental disorders that prevent participation.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Interview
Parent-child dyads participate in semi-structured interviews about experiences with oral mucositis and perceptions of music therapy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after interviews
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Music Therapy
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether music therapy can help reduce mouth pain from oral mucositis in kids with cancer. Researchers will use interviews to gather feedback about the effects of music therapy as a non-drug option for pain relief.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants will consist of parent-child dyads and will take part in an interview conducted online (over Zoom) about the child's experiences with oral mucositis and perceptions of music therapy while experiencing oral mucositis pain. The interview is expected to last up to 1 hour.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, San Francisco
Lead Sponsor
Perloff Family Foundation
Collaborator
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