Live Music Therapy in Advanced Cancer: Efficacy in Pain and Symptom Relief Confirmed by MSPD Pilot Study and Meta-Analysis

Highlight

• Live music therapy delivered by trained music therapists induces significant short-term pain relief in advanced cancer patients.
• The MSPD pilot study observed marked reductions in fatigue, anxiety, and improved well-being alongside pain relief.
• High patient satisfaction and interest for continued sessions suggests feasibility and acceptability in palliative care.
• Meta-analytic evidence corroborates the efficacy of music therapy in reducing anxiety, depression, fatigue, and improving quality of life in adult oncology patients.

Study Background and Disease Burden