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.
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
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
57
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.
The Concert Therapy
London, United Kingdom
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.
Time frame: Pre-session to immediately post-session (same day)
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.
Time frame: Immediately post-session
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