Music Therapy, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the long-term adjunctive effects of Traditional Chinese Five-Tone Therapy (Yu Tone) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The main question it aims to answer is: Does Yu-tone music therapy improve psychological well-being and quality of life in SLE patients when used as a complementary intervention alongside standard pharmacotherapy? Participants already receiving Yu-tone music therapy as part of their integrative care for SLE will complete validated online questionnaires assessing psychological distress (e.g., anxiety, depression), disease-related quality of life, and medication adherence monthly for 2 years.
Interventions
COMBINATION_PRODUCTYu-Tone Music Intervention
SLE patients undergo a structured Yu-tone music listening program (30 minutes daily, 5 days per week, with each cycle lasting 8 weeks, for a total of 3 cycles
Standard SLE medications (e.g., hydroxychloroquine, glucocorticoids).
Sponsors
Yijun Luo
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Meet the 2019 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for SLE; ② Adults aged 18 years or older; ③ Provide informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of severe organ dysfunction (e.g., renal failure, cardiac insufficiency) or psychiatric disorders; ② Diagnosed with hearing impairment or auditory disorders; ③ Inability to comprehend or complete study questionnaires (e.g., due to cognitive impairment or language barriers).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| SLEDAI score | From enrollment to the treatment at 12 weeks |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed