Measurement boundaries for one session
- 01Before session
Prespecified relaxation measure, expectations and participant characteristics
- 02During session
Version, duration, sound parameters, guidance and adverse experiences
- 03Immediately after
Same relaxation measure; liking and satisfaction separately
- 04One-week feedback
Experience feedback and durability; not disease-treatment evidence
30 minutes and one week are protocol assumptions, with no actual effects shown. Sound intensity, safety conditions and an appropriate comparator require professional confirmation.
| Check | Finding / sample content | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Public reference | NCCIH distinguishes music interventions and their health contexts | Use only matching design lessons for this experience |
| Outcome wording | Single-group changes can reflect expectations and other factors | Prespecify comparison, time points and adverse-experience records |
- NCCIH: Music and health — what you need to know
- CONSORT 2016: Extension for randomised pilot and feasibility trials