Music may soothe children in the emergency room

NCT ID NCT06876194

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether playing music during medical procedures helps children stay calm and comfortable while under sedation in the emergency department. Researchers enrolled 88 children aged 0-14 who needed sedation for painful procedures. Half received standard care plus music, while the other half received standard care alone. The goal was to see if music improves sedation quality and reduces anxiety.

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 proves effective, it could become a simple, drug-free way to help children relax during medical procedures in the emergency room.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 88 children. Music may not work for all kids, and the effect might be too small to matter in a busy ER.

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SEDATION

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IKHC

Tehran, Iran

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