'Songs for Life': Group music therapy for serious and enduring mental illness (SEMI) - a randomised control trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Severe and enduring mental illness; Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; Bipolar disorder and major depression; Mental Health - Schizophrenia; Mental Health - Psychosis and personality disorders; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000472370
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Melbourne

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-09-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

The inclusion criteria are not diagnosis-specific, such that people living with a broad range of mental illnesses can participate. Musical experience or ability is not necessary.

Specific inclusion criteria: 1) a diagnosed severe and enduring mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression) that has been present for a least two years; 2) living independently in the community; 3) currently linked with a mental health professionial, case manager, or primary care physician; 3) ability to participate in a group for 1.5 hours.

Exclusion Criteria

Behavioural issues that may be disruptive to a group process. Inability to speak english or give informed consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified