The Concert Therapy Pilot Study for Stress Reduction and Wellbeing (TCT)

The Concert Therapy: An Arts-Based Pilot Study on Music, Breathing, and Movement for Stress Reduction and Wellbeing

The Concert Therapy is an arts-based, pilot interventional study designed to explore the effects of live music, guided breathing, and movement on stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Participants take part in one in-person session and one online session integrating musical performance, collective breathing rhythms, and body awareness techniques. The study aims to evaluate pre- and post-intervention changes in perceived stress and emotional wellbeing among adult participants.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Mental Health; Stress Reduction; Music Therapy; Psychological Wellbeing
• Intervention / Treatment: Behavioral: The Concert Therapy

Detailed Description

This pilot study investigates the effects of The Concert Therapy, an arts-based, multi-sensory approach combining music, guided breathing, and mindful movement, on stress reduction and wellbeing.

The intervention includes two formats: one in-person session and one online session delivered via a live, interactive platform. Each session features structured breathing exercises, live musical interaction, and guided movement sequences designed to synchronize rhythm, breath, and body awareness.

A pre-post design is used, with data collected immediately before and after both sessions. Quantitative outcomes include changes in the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), while qualitative data will be gathered through open-ended feedback regarding participants' emotional, physical, and social experiences.

The study aims to generate preliminary evidence on the feasibility and potential benefits of The Concert Therapy as an accessible, arts-based intervention for stress management and wellbeing in both physical and virtual settings.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 57
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• United Kingdom
  • London, United Kingdom
    • The Concert Therapy

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults aged 18 years and older.

• Able to understand and provide informed consent.
• Willing and able to participate in a 60-minute in-person or 33-minute online session of The Concert Therapy.
• Able to complete brief questionnaires in English before and after the session.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Self-reported severe mental health conditions requiring medical treatment.
• Significant hearing impairment that would limit engagement with music.
• Inability to access the online platform (for online participants).
• Previous participation in The Concert Therapy study.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
• Allocation: Non-Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: None (Open Label)

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: In-person The Concert Therapy Session; Single-session arts-based intervention delivered in person, combining live music, guided breathing, and gentle movement in a structured three-part format (calming music, breathing & movement, uplifting music).	Behavioral: The Concert Therapy; The Concert Therapy is an arts-based behavioural intervention integrating live music, guided breathing, and gentle movement. Each session follows a three-part structure designed to promote relaxation, body awareness, and emotional well-being through synchronised rhythm and breath. Participants take part in a single session, delivered either in person (approximately 66 minutes) or online (approximately 33 minutes), depending on their assigned group. Both formats use live, interactive facilitation and follow the same sequence of musical and breathing exercises adapted to the delivery mode.
Experimental: Online The Concert Therapy Session; Single-session arts-based intervention delivered online through a live, interactive platform, featuring the same music, breathing, and movement structure as the in-person session.	Behavioral: The Concert Therapy; The Concert Therapy is an arts-based behavioural intervention integrating live music, guided breathing, and gentle movement. Each session follows a three-part structure designed to promote relaxation, body awareness, and emotional well-being through synchronised rhythm and breath. Participants take part in a single session, delivered either in person (approximately 66 minutes) or online (approximately 33 minutes), depending on their assigned group. Both formats use live, interactive facilitation and follow the same sequence of musical and breathing exercises adapted to the delivery mode.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Change in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) Score	Change in participants' perceived stress levels measured by the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) before and immediately after participation in The Concert Therapy session (in-person or online). Higher scores indicate greater stress.	Pre-session to immediately post-session (same day)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Participant Feedback on Emotional and Physical Well-being	Qualitative feedback collected after The Concert Therapy session, exploring participants' experiences of calmness, relaxation, enjoyment, and social connectedness. Responses will be analysed thematically.	Immediately post-session

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: BeHnam KhodaRahmi

Publications and helpful links

Helpful Links

• Related Info

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): November 14, 2025
• Primary Completion (Actual): November 16, 2025
• Study Completion (Actual): November 24, 2025

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: November 14, 2025
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: November 14, 2025
• First Posted (Actual): November 19, 2025

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): February 27, 2026
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: February 24, 2026
• Last Verified: February 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: breathing exercises; mental health; mindfulness; stress; music therapy; pilot study; relaxation; movement; wellbeing; The Concert Therapy; arts-based intervention; live performance
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Behavior; Personal Satisfaction; Psychological Well-Being
• Other Study ID Numbers: TCT-BKH-2025-01

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO
• IPD Plan Description: Individual participant data will not be shared; only aggregated, de-identified results will be published.

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No