Music may soothe dialysis discomfort

NCT ID NCT06478524

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: National University of Singapore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether listening to live or recorded music during dialysis can reduce pain, itch, anxiety, and depression. 102 adults on dialysis took part. They had one week of normal dialysis for baseline data, then a week with live music, then a week with recorded music. Researchers compared how patients felt with and without music.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: music (live and pre-recorded)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve comfort and mood during dialysis sessions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The effect may be modest or not apply to all dialysis patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

kidney failure Pain Pruritus Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

RENAL FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Integrated Renal Care Centre

Singapore, 649808, Singapore
NKF Clementi Dialysis Centre

Singapore, 120326, Singapore

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