Effects of Classical and Heavy Metal Music on Stress, Anxiety, and Pulse Rate Among Medical StudentsNCT07848503
Classical and Heavy Metal Music Effects on Stress Among Medical Students
A study testing Classical Music and Heavy Metal Music in people with Effects of Classical and Heavy Metal Music on Stress, Anxiety, and Pulse Rate Among Medical Students, run by University of Sharjah at 1 site in United Arab Emirates.
Trial summary
This study examined how listening to classical music compared with heavy metal music affected perceived stress, state anxiety, and pulse rate among medical students at the University of Sharjah. A total of 300 medical students aged 19-24 years participated. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 24 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Effects of Classical and Heavy Metal Music on Stress, Anxiety, and Pulse Rate Among Medical Students
- What is being tested?
- Classical Music and Heavy Metal Music
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Arab Emirates
- Study dates
- 28 Feb 2023to 21 Mar 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 19 to 24 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Medical students enrolled in Years 1-5 at the University of Sharjah College of Medicine.
- Age 19-24 years.
- Provided informed consent to participate.
- Normal hearing.
Who cannot join
- History of cardiovascular disease or arrhythmia.
- Chronic illness affecting resting heart rate.
- Current use of medications that may affect heart rate or stress, including beta-blockers or antidepressants.
- Diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including anxiety or depression.
- Caffeine consumption on the day of testing.
- Vigorous exercise within the previous 2-3 hours.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Arab Emirates1 site
University of Sharjah
Sharjah city, Emirate of Sharjah, 27272
About this study
Official title: Effects of Classical and Heavy Metal Music on Stress and Pulse Rate Among Medical Students: A Prospective Controlled Non-Randomized Study
This study examined how listening to classical music compared with heavy metal music affected perceived stress, state anxiety, and pulse rate among medical students at the University of Sharjah. A total of 300 medical students aged 19-24 years participated. Participants were allocated to listen to either classical music or heavy metal music for 2 minutes and 47 seconds. Stress, anxiety, and pulse rate were assessed immediately before and after listening to the assigned music. The study compared changes in these measures between the two music groups.
- Conditions
- Effects of Classical and Heavy Metal Music on Stress, Anxiety, and Pulse Rate Among Medical Students
- Being tested
- Classical Music, Heavy Metal Music
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Classical MusicBehavioural
Listening to Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, for 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
Heavy Metal MusicBehavioural
Listening to "Wrath" by Jacob Lizotte for 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Music | Experimental | Participants in this arm listened to Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, through sound-isolating headphones for 2 minutes and 47 seconds while blindfolded to minimize visual distraction. Receives: Behavioral: Classical Music |
| Heavy Metal Music | Experimental | Participants in this arm listened to "Wrath" by Jacob Lizotte through sound-isolating headphones for 2 minutes and 47 seconds while blindfolded to minimize visual distraction. Receives: Behavioral: Heavy Metal Music |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceived stress measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Measured: Immediately before and immediately after the 2-minute 47-second music intervention
State anxiety measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y1)
Measured: Immediately before and immediately after the 2-minute 47-second music intervention
Pulse rate
Measured: Immediately before and immediately after the 2-minute 47-second music intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Correlation between changes in perceived stress and pulse rate
Measured: Immediately before and immediately after the 2-minute 47-second music intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Sep 2026
- Study start28 Feb 2023
- Primary completion21 Mar 2023
- Study completion21 Mar 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Effects of Classical and Heavy Metal Music on Stress, Anxiety, and Pulse Rate Among Medical StudentsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Sharjah
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Basema Saddik, Khalifa University for Science and Technology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07848503
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC-23-02-18-16-S
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De-identified individual participant data underlying the results reported in publications from this study will be made available to qualified researchers upon reasonable request.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Classical and Heavy Metal Music on Stress and Pulse Rate Among Medical Students: A Prospective Controlled Non-Randomized Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07848503
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC-23-02-18-16-S
- Conditions
- Effects of Classical and Heavy Metal Music on Stress, Anxiety, and Pulse Rate Among Medical Students
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of SharjahUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Feb 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 21 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 21 Mar 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Sep 2026 (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.
This study examined how listening to classical music compared with heavy metal music affected perceived stress, state anxiety, and pulse rate among medical students at the University of Sharjah. A total of 300 medical students aged 19-24 years participated. Participants were allocated to listen to either classical music or heavy metal music for 2 minutes and 47 seconds. Stress, anxiety, and pulse rate were assessed immediately before and after listening to the assigned music. The study compared changes in these measures between the two music groups.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Music | Experimental | Behavioral: Classical MusicParticipants in this arm listened to Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, through sound-isolating headphones for 2 minutes and 47 seconds while blindfolded to minimize visual distraction. |
| Heavy Metal Music | Experimental | Behavioral: Heavy Metal MusicParticipants in this arm listened to "Wrath" by Jacob Lizotte through sound-isolating headphones for 2 minutes and 47 seconds while blindfolded to minimize visual distraction. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 24 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Medical students enrolled in Years 1-5 at the University of Sharjah College of Medicine.
- Age 19-24 years.
- Provided informed consent to participate.
- Normal hearing.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- History of cardiovascular disease or arrhythmia.
- Chronic illness affecting resting heart rate.
- Current use of medications that may affect heart rate or stress, including beta-blockers or antidepressants.
- Diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including anxiety or depression.
- Caffeine consumption on the day of testing.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Classical MusicListening to Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, for 2 minutes and 47 seconds. | Behavioural | Classical Music |
| Heavy Metal MusicListening to "Wrath" by Jacob Lizotte for 2 minutes and 47 seconds. | Behavioural | Heavy Metal Music |
Primary outcome
Perceived stress measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the 2-minute 47-second music intervention
State anxiety measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y1)
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the 2-minute 47-second music intervention
Pulse rate
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the 2-minute 47-second music intervention
1 secondary outcome
Correlation between changes in perceived stress and pulse rate
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the 2-minute 47-second music intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De-identified individual participant data underlying the results reported in publications from this study will be made available to qualified researchers upon reasonable request.
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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
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 Classical Music and Heavy Metal Music in people with Effects of Classical and Heavy Metal Music on Stress, Anxiety, and Pulse Rate Among Medical Students, run by University of Sharjah at 1 site in United Arab Emirates.
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 4 inclusion and 6 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Sep 2026. 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 United Arab Emirates. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Perceived stress measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the 2-minute 47-second music intervention). The study lists 3 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 30 Sep 2026.