Classical music may soothe pain and anxiety in lung cancer surgery patients
NCT ID NCT07235098
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether listening to classical music during a hospital stay can lower distress and pain in people with suspected or confirmed lung cancer who are having minimally invasive lung surgery. Half of the 74 participants will receive the music therapy, while the other half will not. Researchers will measure changes in distress, pain, stress hormone levels, and the need for extra pain medication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- classical music therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to ease distress and pain for lung cancer patients after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 74 people. Music therapy may not significantly reduce pain or distress compared to standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI)
RECRUITINGBellinzona, Canton Ticino, 6500, Switzerland
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