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Effects of music regulation and combined mind-body intervention in the prisoner population
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen University (Academic or other)
- Enrollment
- 560 enrolled
- Conditions
- Psychological stress, anxiety and depression symptoms, and emotional problems among incarcerated adults
- Interventions
- Design and arms
- Ages
- adults, older adults
- Registry
- ISRCTN10402129
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Background and study aims People in prison often experience high stress, anxiety, low mood and poor sleep, which can affect their wellbeing and behaviour. Listening to relaxing music and practising simple mind-body techniques such as guided relaxation, breathing and gentle stretching are low-cost, safe and easy to deliver, but little is known about whether they help in a prison setting, either alone or combined. This study aims to find out whether music and mind-body practices improve mood and sleep among people in prison, and whether using both together works better than either one alone. Who can participate? Adults aged 18 to 65 held in the participating prison who have at least 7 months of their sentence remaining, can read and understand Chinese questionnaires, and agree to take part in writing. People with serious self-reported physical or mental-health conditions, or who are due for parole, release or transfer within the next 7 months, cannot take part. What does the study involve? Four prison districts take part, and each is assigned to one of four arrangements that continue…
Primary outcomes
- Emotional distress (depression, anxiety and stress symptoms)
History
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