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The development of music therapy using indigenous instruments combined with superimposed binaural beats to reduce mental health issues for individuals with alcohol-related problems in secondary healthcare settings.

The development of music therapy using indigenous instruments combined with superimposed binaural beats to reduce mental health issues for individuals with alcohol-related problems in secondary healthcare settings.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20260523003
Enrollment
135
Registered
2026-05-23
Start date
2026-03-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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Conditions

Mental health issues, specifically stress, anxiety, and depression, in individuals with alcohol-related problems and alcohol dependence. Music Therapy , Indigenous Musical Instruments , Superimposed Binaural Beats , Binaural Beats , Alcohol Drinking , Alcohol Dependence , Mental Health , Stress , Anxiety , Depression , Secondary Healthcare , Crossover Design

Interventions

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Sponsors

Mae Fah Luang University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals diagnosed by a physician as having alcohol dependence. 2. Individuals who voluntarily provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with a history of or currently undergoing treatment for other substance use disorders besides alcohol. 2. Individuals with a history of or currently undergoing treatment for psychiatric disorders other than depression, anxiety, or stress. 3. Individuals diagnosed by a physician with brain diseases or neurological disorders. 4. Individuals diagnosed by a physician with visual, auditory, or speech impairments.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depression Anxiety Stress Baseline before the first intervention session. Follow up at Week 2 and Week 4 after the intervention phase. Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 (DASS-21)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Heart rate Body temperature Respiratory rate Heart rate variability Blood pressure Skin conductance Baseline before the first intervention session. Minute 10 and Minute 20 during each session to assess immediate effects . Follow up at Week 2 and Week 4 after the intervention phase. Biofeedback device for measuring physiological signs including Heart rate, Body temperature, Respiratory rate, Heart rate variability, Blood pressure, and Skin conductance ,Alcohol use identification Baseline before the first intervention session. Follow up at Week 2 and Week 4 after the intervention phase. Alcohol use identification

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPimpisa Chomsri

School of Nursing, Mae Fah Luang University

nature_koijung@hotmail.com0855498684

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026