Audiobooks may calm nerves before knee surgery, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT06905899
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether listening to an audiobook before total knee replacement surgery can lower patients' anxiety, blood pressure, and pulse rate. About 93 adults scheduled for elective knee replacement will be asked to use an audiobook app before their operation. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety scores, blood pressure, and pulse to see if this simple intervention helps patients feel more relaxed.
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audiobook app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may not be reliable or generalizable.
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