Music therapy may ease pain and anxiety after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07255339
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether music therapy can reduce pain and anxiety in people who had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Sixty adults were enrolled, and those in the music group listened to music before and during surgery. Afterward, they reported their pain and anxiety levels. The goal is to see if a simple, non-drug approach can improve recovery after major heart surgery.
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 heart surgery patients feel less pain and anxiety during recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and music therapy may not work for all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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SB.SBÜ. Van Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Van, Turkey (Türkiye)
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