Music may soothe nerves during IVF embryo transfer

NCT ID NCT07370857

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether letting women listen to their own chosen music during embryo transfer could lower anxiety and pain. 42 IVF patients were randomly assigned to either listen to music through noise-canceling headphones or receive standard care. Researchers measured anxiety levels, pain scores, and vital signs before, during, and after the procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Patient-selected music delivered via noise-canceling headphones
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain during embryo transfer, improving the patient experience.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to all IVF patients. The effect may be modest and not change clinical outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety anxiety disorder infertility disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY INFERTILITY (IVF PATIENTS) PAIN MANAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Harran University

Sanliurfa, Şanlıurfa, 63000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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