Your playlist might be the best medicine for surgery nerves
NCT ID NCT05472909
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether listening to your own choice of music during awake hand surgery lowers anxiety more than standardized relaxation music. 170 adults having hand surgery with only local anesthetic will be randomly assigned to one of the two music groups. Researchers will measure anxiety using questionnaires and vital signs before, during, and after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
music (standardized relaxation or personal choice)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer during awake hand surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (170 people) comparing two music types, not testing a new drug. The results may not apply to other surgeries or settings.
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University of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States