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Soothing sounds and soft lights may ease patient nerves during bladder exams

NCT ID NCT07695324

Symptom relief Sponsor: Baskent University Ankara Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether changing the environment—by playing relaxing music or dimming the lights—can lower anxiety in adults undergoing a urodynamic study, a test that measures how well the bladder stores and releases urine. About 220 participants with ongoing bladder symptoms will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: standard lighting, dim lighting, music, or both. Anxiety levels will be measured before and after the procedure using a standard questionnaire.

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Active substance
music and dim lighting
What this could lead to
If effective, simple changes like playing relaxing music or dimming the lights could become standard practice to make urodynamic studies less stressful for patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial focused on anxiety during a single procedure. The results may not apply to other medical tests or settings, and the effect may be modest.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 220 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Other sponsor

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18 years and older

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Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Scheduled to undergo urodynamic study (UDS) for clinical indications. * Persistent lower urinary tract symptoms despite previous medical treatment or surgery. * Able to understand the study procedures and complete the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). * Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of anxiolytic medications. * Use of antiarrhythmic medications. * Use of antihypertensive medications. * Visual or hearing impairment that could interfere with the environmental interventions or completion of the questionnaire. * Refusal or inability to complete the STAI questionnaire. * Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Urinary Incontinence

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Lower urinary tract symptoms Urinary incontinence Voiding dysfunction

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