Classical music may soothe pain and anxiety in lung cancer surgery patients

NCT ID NCT07235098

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 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.

anxiety disorder lung cancer lung neoplasm Pain

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI)

    Bellinzona, Canton Ticino, 6500, Switzerland

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