Music may boost pleasant dreams during sedation, study finds
NCT ID NCT07389954
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether music affects dreaming during sedation with propofol. 300 adults having minor surgery were randomly assigned to hear their favorite music, other music, or silence through headphones. Researchers checked if they dreamed and how pleasant those dreams were. The goal is to see if music can make sedation more comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- music
- What this could lead to
- If music boosts pleasant dreaming during sedation, it could improve patient experience and satisfaction for minor surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study. The effect may be small or not apply to other settings. Dream recall is subjective and hard to measure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRB of Wonkwnag University Hospital
Iksan, 54538, South Korea
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