Music before eye surgery may calm nerves, small study hints
NCT ID NCT07296731
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether playing music through headphones for 15 minutes before cataract surgery can help reduce anxiety, pain, and improve satisfaction. Sixty adults having cataract surgery will either listen to music or wear headphones with no music. Researchers will measure stress hormones, anxiety scores, and pain levels to see if music makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
music therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer and more comfortable before cataract surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The effect may be small or not apply to everyone, and listening to music might not reduce anxiety for all patients.
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Locations
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Guangzhou First People's Hospital
Guangzhou, Guangzhou, 510180, China