Virtually Delivered Tailored, Music-Based Relaxation for the Treatment of Anxiety in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
This clinical trial tests the feasibility and impact of virtually delivered tailored, music based relaxation sessions for the treatment of anxiety in adolescent and young adults (AYA) cancer survivors. Adolescent and AYA survivors experience psychosocial and physical side effects from cancer treatment that continue after treatment ends. In particular, about 40% of adolescent and AYA survivors experience moderate or worse anxiety after cancer treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction are recommended treatments for anxiety in adults with cancer. However, there is no strong evidence to support any specific intervention for anxiety in adolescent and AYA survivors. Music therapy is offered in many pediatric and adult hospitals in the United States and data suggests that music interventions work to improve anxiety in adult cancer survivors. However, despite that music is appealing to adolescent and young adults, few studies have been conducted to find out whether music interventions work to improve anxiety in younger cancer survivors, such as adolescents and young adults. This trial studies a virtually delivered tailored, music-based relaxation intervention that utilizes four music therapy strategies over eight weeks: 1) music listening, 2) music facilitated breathing, 3) music facilitated progressive muscle relaxation, and 4) body percussion. Information gained from this trial may allow researchers to determine the feasibility and impact of virtually delivered tailored, music-based relaxation sessions among adolescent and AYA cancer survivors with clinically relevant anxiety.