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Music interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review

Wang CC, Emrich M, Rives H, Ovalles A, Wright D, Wyka K, Difede J. · Journal of mood and anxiety disorders · 2024 · Systematic review

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Recorded summary

Fourteen studies were included; 13 reported decreased PTSD symptoms, and passive-listening studies also showed promise.

Recorded limitations

Nine studies were feasibility studies; small samples and weak control groups limit certainty.

Evidence and provenance

Chapter Trust Factor uses a minimum of three distinct qualifying studies. Publication records retain their own evidence and assessment.

Study design and assessment
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Indexed peer-reviewed research; a qualifying randomized controlled design is not established in the reviewed record.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40655918/ · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjmad.2024.100053

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Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
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2026-10-27
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    Music, heart-rate variability, cognition, emotional regulation, pain and mental health
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Music interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review
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Journal of mood and anxiety disorders
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2024
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Wang CC, Emrich M, Rives H, Ovalles A, Wright D, Wyka K, Difede J.
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjmad.2024.100053 · https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12244202/ · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40655918/

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summary
Fourteen studies were included; 13 reported decreased PTSD symptoms, and passive-listening studies also showed promise.
limitation
Nine studies were feasibility studies; small samples and weak control groups limit certainty.
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Not recorded
paper Trust Assessment
score
1
scope
Paper
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assessed
randomized Controlled Trial
false
blinding
not-applicable
peer Reviewed
true
basis
Indexed peer-reviewed research; a qualifying randomized controlled design is not established in the reviewed record.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40655918/ · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjmad.2024.100053

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
assessed At
2026-10-27
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    Music interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review
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    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjmad.2024.100053 · https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12244202/ · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40655918/

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    Fourteen studies were included; 13 reported decreased PTSD symptoms, and passive-listening studies also showed promise.
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    Nine studies were feasibility studies; small samples and weak control groups limit certainty.
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    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40655918/ · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjmad.2024.100053

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      Music interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review
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