Music may soothe pain and nerves during uterine exam
NCT ID NCT06767644
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether playing calming instrumental music during outpatient hysteroscopy can reduce pain and anxiety in postmenopausal women. 124 women were randomly assigned to listen to music or not during the procedure. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and satisfaction right after the procedure to see if music made a difference.
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 effective, listening to calming music could become a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and anxiety during outpatient hysteroscopy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 124 participants. Results may not apply to all women or settings, and music may not work for everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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