Mindfulness-Music Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Exploring the Feasibility of a Mindfulness-Music Intervention to Reduce Anxiety and Stress in Adolescents and Young Adults Receiving Cancer Treatment

This study is evaluating how well a music therapy program works to improve anxiety and stress in adolescents and young adults receiving cancer treatment.

This research study will test how well a music therapy program works to improve anxiety and stress in adolescents and young adults receiving cancer treatment. The program is designed to incorporate music-based meditation practices and music making activities (e.g., guitar, drums) to help promote relaxation during cancer treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 15 - 39 years of age
• Have a diagnosis of any cancer
• Have begun treatment for cancer and plan to receive active cancer treatment (e.g., radiation, chemotherapy, or oral chemotherapy) over the next eight weeks
• Signed informed consent/assent
• Willingness to participate in all study activities
• Speak/read English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prognosis < 3 months,
• Self-report inability to physically interact with musical instruments (e.g., hold instruments)
• Documentation of significant hearing impairment (e.g., deaf).