Homeless People in French-speaking Switzerland & Integrative Medicine: A

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the feasibility to develop and implement a music therapy intervention among homeless individuals in French-speaking Switzerland. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Are the music therapy sessions acceptable? - Are the music therapy sessions feasible? - Are the chosen effectiveness primary outcomes appropriate for future larger studies (i.e., health-related quality of life and psychological stress)? Participants will take part in six sub-group (of 6 participants) 2-hours music therapy sessions over 6 weeks. The sessions will be conducted by a certified music therapist and will offer sensory workshops of immersive musical listening, digital and acoustic music creation and shared improvised music. The music therapy sessions aim to create a space for sound and relaxation; promote the emergence of creativity and improvements in social skills and self-esteem through the co-construction of a privileged space for musical interaction.

Clinical Trial Description

Study procedures: The research team will recruit homeless service users within low-threshold institutions for homeless people in Lausanne and conduct the informed consent process. Participants agreeing to participate and providing written informed consent will complete a hetero-administrated paper-pencil questionnaire before receiving the first intervention session (T0). Parts of the dimensions assessed with this questionnaires (i.e., outcomes) will be reassessed after receiving the 6 music therapy sessions (T1). At T0, the questionnaire will measure participants' demographics, health-related quality of life (QoL), psychological stress levels and self-esteem. Questionnaire completion will last between around 30 minutes each, depending on the support needed by the participants. At T1, participants will complete a second questionnaire (T1). This questionnaire will assess the same dimensions than the ones at T0 except demographics and will also evaluate participants' satisfaction regarding the intervention sessions. Quantitative assessment will be completed by qualitative evaluation through field observation during the 6 music therapy sessions by the research team. At T1, trained research staff will conduct one-on-one semi-structured interviews with the participants as well as with the music therapist. This qualitative assessment will aim at exploring therapist and participants' experience of the music therapy sessions. The semi-structured interview will last 30-60 minutes. ;

Study Design

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Homelessness

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05873491
Study type	Observational
Source	Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisante), University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase
Start date	May 22, 2023
Completion date	August 31, 2023

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Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
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Homeless People in French-speaking Switzerland and Integrative Medicine: A Pilot Intervention in Music Therapy

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