Listening to Calming Music

Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore possible benefits and mechanisms through which listening to music can improve health and wellness. The main goals of the study are: * To investigate whether pre-survey measures of autonomic reactivity relate to the overall functioning of participants. * To examine the immediate effects of listening to the augmented music. * To identify individual characteristics that influence the immediate effects of listening to the augmented music. Participants will: PHASE 1: * Complete the online pre- and post-surveys * Listen to the brief music demo * Listen to the full 15-minutes music session PHASE 2: * Complete the online pre- and post-surveys. * Heart rate data will be collected continuously for about 25 minutes. It will be collected for 5 minutes before and after the intervention, and for 15 minutes during the intervention. * Provide pre- and post- music saliva samples (1.5mL). * Listen to full 15-minutes music session.

Conditions

Music, Autonomic State

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore possible benefits and mechanisms through which listening to music can improve health and wellness. The main goals of the study are: * To investigate whether pre-survey measures of autonomic reactivity relate to the overall functioning of participants. * To examine the immediate effects of listening to the augmented music. * To identify individual characteristics that influence the immediate effects of listening to the augmented music. Participants will: PHASE 1: * Complete the online pre- and post-surveys * Listen to the brief music demo * Listen to the full 15-minutes music session PHASE 2: * Complete the online pre- and post-surveys. * Heart rate data will be collected continuously for about 25 minutes. It will be collected for 5 minutes before and after the intervention, and for 15 minutes during the intervention. * Provide pre- and post- music saliva samples (1.5mL). * Listen to full 15-minutes music session.

The Effect of Listening to Calming Music

Listening to Calming Music

Condition
Music
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Gainesville

University of Florida McKnight Brain Institution, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610

Jacksonville

UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32209

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Between the ages of 18 and 89
  • * Proficient in English
  • * Attendees of an online workshop session

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 89 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Florida,

Lourdes P Dale, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Florida

John P Williamson, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Florida

Study Record Dates

2025-07-25