Music as medicine? tunes may soothe pain during back procedures
NCT ID NCT04924244
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether playing music of a patient's choice during lumbar interventional procedures (like epidural steroid injections) could reduce pain and anxiety in people with chronic back pain. Thirty adults were randomly assigned to hear music or no music during their procedure. Researchers measured anxiety and pain scores before and after, and checked vital signs. The goal was to see if music could make the experience less stressful.
What this could mean
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Active substance
music therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer and less pain during back procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Music might not make a meaningful difference for all patients.
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Locations
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Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States