Soothing sounds: music may take the edge off painful wound dressing changes

NCT ID NCT07287254

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether listening to music during wound dressing changes can help reduce pain and anxiety in people with venous leg ulcers. 97 patients were split into three groups: one listened to Turkish instrumental music, one to Western music without lyrics, and one had no music. Pain and anxiety were measured before, during, and after the procedure. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to make wound care more comfortable.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: music therapy (instrumental Turkish music or Western music without lyrics)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and anxiety during wound care for people with venous ulcers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 97 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest and not replace standard pain management.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Pain ulcer of lower limbs Varicose Ulcer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY PAIN VENOUS LEG ULCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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