Soothing sounds may ease heart procedure pain and anxiety

NCT ID NCT06293248

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kocaeli University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether listening to calming instrumental music before a coronary angiography (a procedure to check heart arteries) can help patients feel less pain and anxiety, and improve their comfort and satisfaction. Researchers divided 210 patients into two groups: one listened to music for 15-20 minutes before the procedure, and the other did not. They measured pain, vital signs, anxiety, comfort, and satisfaction levels. The goal is to see if a simple, non-drug approach can make the experience better for patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: music (instrumental classical Turkish music)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel more comfortable and less anxious before a heart procedure.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with no blinding, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. Music preferences vary, and the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Pain Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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HEALTHY NURSE'S ROLE PATIENT SATISFACTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kocaeli University Hospital

Kocaeli, Umuttepe Campus, İzmit, 41380, Turkey (Türkiye)

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