Music Therapy and Its Effects on Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Premenstrual Syndrome, Menstrual Symptoms

In brief

The purpose of the research is to explore the effects of music therapy on premenstrual syndrome and its symptoms. The goal of this study is to answer the following research questions: 1. Will the passive music listening group and music therapy group (singing and instrumental playing) have a different effect on the physiological responses (EMG, skin conductance, and heart rate) of college students with PMS? 2. Will the passive music listening group and music therapy group (singing and instrumental playing) have a different effect on the brain wave (EEG) of college students with PMS? 3. Will the passive music listening group and music therapy group (singing and instrumental playing) have a different effect on the anxiety level of college students with PMS? 4. Will the passive music listening group and music therapy group (singing and instrumental playing) have a different effect on the pain perception of college students with PMS? 5. How do college students with PMS respond after listening to music, singing, and instrumental playing? Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a passive music-listening group, an active singing group, or an active instrumental-playing group. Physiological responses were collected before, during, and after the intervention. Participants who volunteered completed a written survey following the intervention.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07217418

Run by

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

People needed

20

Starts

2024-02-01

Expected to finish

2024-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-10-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Participants were biologically female individuals who reported experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in the initial survey and were currently in their menstrual cycle. Only those who were 7-10 days prior to the onset of their period were eligible to participate in the intervention.

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals who identify as transgender women

Where it is running

• Marywood University — Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

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