Combining transcranial direct current stimulation with music therapy improves cognitive function in schizophrenia: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial DOI Creative Commons

Yange Wei,

Shasha He, Peng Luo

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: May 8, 2025

Background Despite numerous pharmacological treatments, individuals with schizophrenia continue to exhibit significant residual cognitive impairments, adversely affecting the progression of illness and their overall quality life. Preliminary evidence indicates that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) music therapy (MT) may offer potential benefits for enhancing function in schizophrenia. This study aims examine synergistic efficacy tDCS MT on impairments elucidate mechanisms involved this process. Methods The is designed as a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial. All patients will be randomly assigned one five groups: active combined group, sham control group. anodal electrode positioned over medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), while cathodal placed visual cortex. incorporate both Western Mozart traditional Chinese classical music. protocol involves 30-minute sessions conducted once daily, 5 days per week, 4 consecutive weeks. primary outcome measure change function, secondary outcomes include changes psychotic symptoms, social Assessments evaluated at baseline (T0), after 2 weeks (T1), (T2). Furthermore, we employ functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) hemodynamic cerebral cortex, explore neural effects treatment approach. Discussion proposes an innovative non-pharmacological combines targeting mPFC improve As proof-of-concept study, it provide empirical effectiveness intervention. Moreover, seeks underlying rigorous framework future clinical trials, ultimately providing novel therapeutic strategy functions Clinical trial registration https://www.chictr.org.cn/ , identifier, ChiCTR2400093161 Trial details registered under number (date registration: 29. November. 2024). It was approved by Research Ethics Committee Second Affiliated Hospital Xinxiang Medical University (Approval Code: XYEFYLL-2024-82, Approval Date: 6 November Recruitment began December 2024.

Language: Английский

Perceptions of music listening for pain management: a multi-method study DOI Creative Commons
Emilie Sophie van der Valk Bouman, A. Becker, Julian Schaap

et al.

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. e097233 - e097233

Published: March 1, 2025

Music listening for pain relief is well studied in diverse healthcare settings, but its implementation remains challenging. While providers generally have a positive attitude, there lack of knowledge about recipients' perceptions and attitudes. Therefore, the aim this study to explore music management, focusing on their general attitudes, strategies subjective experiences how helps (or does not help). A multi-method comprising quantitative survey qualitative interviews. It follow-up conducted 6 months after randomised experimental study, which assessed influence different genres tolerance. At end original experiment, participants received advice painful situations. Rotterdam, The Netherlands. involved 169 (age mean 30.6, SD 9.8; 61.9% female) who participated initial trial. Following this, 20 in-depth interviews were conducted. Perceptions management investigated, revealing trends data. Data-led thematic analysis focused individual perceptions. Participants showed high willingness use relief, particularly so-called emotional (eg, anxiety, stress heartbreak). Individual attitudes varied regarding situations, types pain. Barriers such as considering option social sensitivity within contexts discussed. proactive approach by professionals autonomy recipients suggested overcome these barriers. Interestingly, 'wrong' type or situation mentioned non-beneficial even harmful. Awareness needs potential negative effects crucial relief. personalised needed effectively implement healthcare.

Language: Английский

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Storytelling as narrative health promotion in community psychiatry: a quasi-experimental study DOI Creative Commons

Márk Komóczi,

Karolina Kósa

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: April 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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Combining transcranial direct current stimulation with music therapy improves cognitive function in schizophrenia: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial DOI Creative Commons

Yange Wei,

Shasha He, Peng Luo

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: May 8, 2025

Background Despite numerous pharmacological treatments, individuals with schizophrenia continue to exhibit significant residual cognitive impairments, adversely affecting the progression of illness and their overall quality life. Preliminary evidence indicates that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) music therapy (MT) may offer potential benefits for enhancing function in schizophrenia. This study aims examine synergistic efficacy tDCS MT on impairments elucidate mechanisms involved this process. Methods The is designed as a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial. All patients will be randomly assigned one five groups: active combined group, sham control group. anodal electrode positioned over medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), while cathodal placed visual cortex. incorporate both Western Mozart traditional Chinese classical music. protocol involves 30-minute sessions conducted once daily, 5 days per week, 4 consecutive weeks. primary outcome measure change function, secondary outcomes include changes psychotic symptoms, social Assessments evaluated at baseline (T0), after 2 weeks (T1), (T2). Furthermore, we employ functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) hemodynamic cerebral cortex, explore neural effects treatment approach. Discussion proposes an innovative non-pharmacological combines targeting mPFC improve As proof-of-concept study, it provide empirical effectiveness intervention. Moreover, seeks underlying rigorous framework future clinical trials, ultimately providing novel therapeutic strategy functions Clinical trial registration https://www.chictr.org.cn/ , identifier, ChiCTR2400093161 Trial details registered under number (date registration: 29. November. 2024). It was approved by Research Ethics Committee Second Affiliated Hospital Xinxiang Medical University (Approval Code: XYEFYLL-2024-82, Approval Date: 6 November Recruitment began December 2024.

Language: Английский

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