Trial design
Music in mind is a multi-centre (n = 6) single-blind randomized
controlled trial with two parallel arms. The experimental
arm will involve the administration of
improvizational music therapy in addition to standard care.
The control arm will involve the administration of standard
or usual care alone. To ensure a focus on practical effectiveness,
the trial will be conducted under normal clinical
conditions, and will include a follow-up assessment 1 and
13 weeks after the completion of the music therapy intervention.