The effect of music therapy for patients with chronic pain: systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal

BMC Psychology

Year

2025

Abstract

To assess the effect of music therapy in improving chronic pain (CP), anxiety, depression, and quality of life using randomized controlled trials, and to explore the role of various moderators in MT effectiveness.

Music and Health Institute Terms

Pain; Chronic Pain; Pain Management and Control; Anxiety; Depression; Quality of Life; Music Medicine; Music Listening; Recorded Music Listening

Indexed Terms

Chronic pain; Meta-analysis; Quality of life; Systematic review

Study Type

Systematic Review; Quantitative Methods

Document Type

Article

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