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Effect of African Drumming in Mood Disorders

NCT02675712 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 13

Last updated 2016-02-05

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This pilot study evaluated whether participating in an African drumming activity for 45 minutes immediately improved mental well-being among 13 adults diagnosed with acute mood disorders who were attending a private mental health clinic. The drumming intervention was completed by occupational therapists.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

African drumming

Rhythmic beating or tapping of a variety of percussion instruments, which often occurs within a group setting

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Stellenbosch

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nicola A Plastow, PhD · University of Stellenbosch

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-04-30
Primary Completion
2015-06-30
Completion
2015-08-31

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