Music during eye surgery may calm nerves and blood pressure
NCT ID NCT02892825
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether listening to music through headphones during cataract surgery could reduce anxiety and prevent high blood pressure. Over 300 patients took part, with some listening to music and others wearing silent headphones. The goal was to see if a simple, non-drug approach could make the procedure more comfortable and safer.
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 it works, listening to music during minor surgery could be a simple, drug-free way to help patients stay calm and keep blood pressure stable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but the effect may be small or not apply to everyone. Music might not help those with hearing loss or severe anxiety.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, Paris, 75014, France
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