Could a playlist be the new Pre-Surgery calm?

NCT ID NCT03415620

Recruiting now 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 before, during, and after surgery can lower anxiety, reduce pain, and cut down on painkiller use. About 410 healthy adults having day surgery, gynecologic surgery, or cesarean section will be involved. Participants in the music group will use an iPod with a playlist for 30 minutes around their operation, and their pain, anxiety, satisfaction, and medication use will be compared to those who don't listen to music.

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 via an iPod with earphones, with a playlist of different music genres, for 30 minutes before, during, and after surgery.
What this could lead to: If effective, music listening could become a simple, low-cost way to ease anxiety and pain and reduce painkiller use for people having surgery.
What could go wrong: The trial is early and results may not apply to all surgeries or patients. Music might not work for everyone, and the effect could be small.

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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
RECRUITING

Singapore, 229899, Singapore

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