Pediatric PainPedPainMusicNCT06576219
'My Life is Music' Group Therapy Model - a Feasibility Study for Adolescents With Persistent Pain
A study testing Group Music Therapy in people with Pediatric Pain, run by Helsinki University Central Hospital at 1 site in Finland.
Trial summary
The aim of this multi-method feasibility study is to learn if a group therapy model using music can be applied in the treatment of adolescents with persistent pain. We are interested how the patients find participating in the group therapy as part of their rehabilitation and if the patient´s experience of music… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 17 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Pediatric Pain
- What is being tested?
- Group Music Therapy
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFinland
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2024to 31 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 13 to 17 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- persistent pain (3 months)
- fluency in finnish language
Who cannot join
- a psychiatric illness that significantly impairs functioning
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
The aim of this multi-method feasibility study is to learn if a group therapy model using music can be applied in the treatment of adolescents with persistent pain. We are interested how the patients find participating in the group therapy as part of their rehabilitation and if the patient´s experience of music changes during the therapy process.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Pain
- Being tested
- Group Music Therapy
- Keywords
- Pediatric Pain, Music Therapy, Group Therapy, Music Intervention, Persistent Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Group Music TherapyBehavioural
My Life Is Music group therapy model
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Group Music Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Semi-structured interviews
Patients and their parents
Measured: 12 weeks
Patient Diaries
patient's experiences on group therapy and music
Measured: Weekly entries for 8 weeks during intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
PROMIS Pediatric Profile
Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks
Music Questionnares
B-MMR and BMRQ
Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks
Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT)
Measured: Baseline, weekly entries for 8 weeks during intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Aug 2024
- Study start1 Sep 2024
- Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pediatric PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Helsinki University Central HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Reetta Sipilä, Helsinki University Central Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06576219
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HUS/564/2024
- Acronym
- PedPainMusic
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 23 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 10 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- 'My Life is Music' Group Therapy Model - a Feasibility Study for Adolescents With Persistent Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06576219
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PedPainMusic / HUS/564/2024
- Conditions
- Pediatric Pain
- Keywords
- Pediatric Pain, Music Therapy, Group Therapy, Music Intervention, Persistent Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Helsinki University Central HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this multi-method feasibility study is to learn if a group therapy model using music can be applied in the treatment of adolescents with persistent pain. We are interested how the patients find participating in the group therapy as part of their rehabilitation and if the patient´s experience of music changes during the therapy process.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Group Music Therapy |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- persistent pain (3 months)
- fluency in finnish language
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- a psychiatric illness that significantly impairs functioning
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Group Music TherapyMy Life Is Music group therapy model | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Semi-structured interviews
Time frame: 12 weeks
Patients and their parents
Patient Diaries
Time frame: Weekly entries for 8 weeks during intervention
patient's experiences on group therapy and music
3 secondary outcomes
PROMIS Pediatric Profile
Time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks
Music Questionnares
Time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks
Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT)
Time frame: Baseline, weekly entries for 8 weeks during intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Group Music Therapy in people with Pediatric Pain, run by Helsinki University Central Hospital at 1 site in Finland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Finland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Semi-structured interviews (time frame: 12 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Sep 2025.