Adjunctive Yu-Tone Music Therapy for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: a Prospective Cohort Study

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Yu-Tone Music Intervention: SLE patients undergo a structured Yu-tone music listening program (30 minutes daily, 5 days per week, with each cycle lasting 8 weeks, for a total of 3 cycles

Conventional pharmacotherapy: Standard SLE medications (e.g., hydroxychloroquine, glucocorticoids).

Study summary

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the long-term adjunctive effects of Traditional Chinese Five-Tone Therapy (Yu Tone) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The main question it aims to answer is:

Does Yu-tone music therapy improve psychological well-being and quality of life in SLE patients when used as a complementary intervention alongside standard pharmacotherapy? Participants already receiving Yu-tone music therapy as part of their integrative care for SLE will complete validated online questionnaires assessing psychological distress (e.g., anxiety, depression), disease-related quality of life, and medication adherence monthly for 2 years.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• SLEDAI score — From enrollment to the treatment at 12 weeks

Trial sites (1)

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