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Music may soothe children in the emergency room

NCT ID NCT06876194

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

88 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

0 to 14 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children between 0-14 years of age * Requiring analgesia or sedation for medical procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of consent from parents or legal guardian of the child * Hearing impairment * Any developmental disorder

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Sedation

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  • IKHC

    Tehran, Iran

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