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Can music soothe premature babies during painful eye exams?

NCT ID NCT05967572

Symptom relief Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether playing different types of music during retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) eye exams can reduce pain and improve comfort in premature infants. ROP exams are necessary but can be painful and stressful for babies. Researchers will compare pain and comfort scores in infants who listen to music versus those who do not, to see if music offers a simple, non-drug way to help.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Different types of music played during retinopathy examination
What this could lead to
If music helps, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve comfort for premature babies during eye exams.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all infants. Music might not significantly change pain or comfort levels.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

84 people

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Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

28 to 36 weeks

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Gestational age ≤34 weeks * Birth Weight ≤2000 grams * Preterm newborns with a corrected/postnatal age of 28-36 weeks at the time of examination * Having the baby's first ROP examination * Not giving sedative, opioid and anticonvulsant drugs before/during the examination * Parents do not have diagnosed mental or mental problems and agree to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a condition that prevents pain assessment (intracranial hemorrhage, neuromotor developmental retardation, etc.) * Oxygen requirement (nasal cannula, hood or incubator) * Having any congenital defect (eye, neurological) that may adversely affect the examination * Having a diagnosed hearing loss * Performing a different painful procedure at least one hour before the ROP * Being connected to a mechanical ventilator * Congenital hearing problems in family members

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Conditions

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Pain Premature Birth retinopathy of prematurity

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Newborn Retinopathy of prematurity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necmettin Erbakan University

    Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye)

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