Music may replace pills: new study tests sound as pain relief

NCT ID NCT06957990

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: TriHealth Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looks at whether listening to music before or during hernia repair surgery can help lower pain after the operation. About 308 adults having surgery at Bethesda Surgery Center will take part. The goal is to see if music can reduce the need for strong pain medicines like narcotics.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bethesda Surgery Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States

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