Telehealth Mindfulness-Based Music and Songwriting for Parents of Children With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

33 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-06-29

Study Completion Date

2022-08-16

Brief Summary

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This is a pilot study of the feasibility and potential impact of a Mindfulness-Based Music and Songwriting program (delivered via telehealth) on stress and well-being in parents/caregivers of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants are randomized to participate in the mindfulness program or a business-as-usual control group.

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Detailed Description

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This is a pilot study of the feasibility and potential impact of a Mindfulness-Based Music and Songwriting program (delivered via telehealth) on stress and well-being in parents/caregivers of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants are randomized to participate in the mindfulness program or a business-as-usual control group.

During mindfulness sessions, parents/caregivers are supported by a therapist to learn and apply mindfulness practices through music-based meditations and songwriting. Participants write two songs during the program. Parents complete surveys throughout the program.

Conditions

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Parents Stress Developmental Disability Intellectual Disability Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Mindfulness-Based Music and Songwriting

The Mindfulness-Based Music and Songwriting (MBMS) program involves up to 8 weekly sessions (\~1 hour) delivered via telehealth.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mindfulness-Based Music and Songwriting

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The Mindfulness-Based Music and Songwriting (MBMS) program involves up to 8 weekly sessions (\~1 hour each) delivered via telehealth. During sessions, the participant works with a therapist (e.g., board-certified music therapist) to learn and apply mindfulness practices via music-based meditations and mindful songwriting. Supported by the therapist, participants write two songs during the program.

Business as Usual Control

No treatment control.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Mindfulness-Based Music and Songwriting

The Mindfulness-Based Music and Songwriting (MBMS) program involves up to 8 weekly sessions (\~1 hour each) delivered via telehealth. During sessions, the participant works with a therapist (e.g., board-certified music therapist) to learn and apply mindfulness practices via music-based meditations and mindful songwriting. Supported by the therapist, participants write two songs during the program.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Parent/caregiver of a child with an intellectual or developmental disability
* Parent speaks and reads fluent English
* Able to attend weekly telehealth/virtual sessions