Soothing sounds may slash anesthesia needs in child surgery
NCT ID NCT07630675
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether playing instrumental music through headphones or reducing noise in the operating room can lower the amount of anesthesia and painkillers needed for children aged 3-18 during surgery. 180 children will be randomly assigned to music, noise reduction, or standard care. The goal is to see if these simple, non-drug methods improve safety and recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- instrumental music and operating room noise reduction
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce anesthesia and painkiller use in children during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (180 children) testing a non-drug approach, so results may not be dramatic or apply to all surgeries. The effect may be modest.
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