Could a simple playlist be the new painkiller? Music's power over surgery anxiety put to the test

NCT ID NCT03226028

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether listening to music for 30 minutes before and after surgery can reduce pain, anxiety, and the need for painkillers in women undergoing gynecologic surgery. Participants will choose from several music genres and report their pain, anxiety, and satisfaction levels. The goal is to see if music could be a safe, inexpensive, and convenient addition to standard surgical care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Music listening sessions (30 minutes before and after surgery) via an iPod with earphones and pre-selected playlists of different music genres.
What this could lead to: If effective, music listening could become a simple, low-cost, non-invasive way to reduce pain and anxiety in surgical patients, potentially decreasing the need for pain medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study, and the effect of music on pain and anxiety may vary widely between individuals. It is not yet known if the results will apply broadly or lead to a standard clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety anxiety disorder Pain pain agnosia Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANALGESIA ANXIETY MUSIC PAIN PATIENT SATISFACTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Singapore, 229899, Singapore

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