Music as medicine: new study tests whether tunes can ease pain during abortion
NCT ID NCT04708808
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether listening to music during a first-trimester abortion procedure can help reduce pain and anxiety. 176 women will be randomly assigned to either receive routine care plus music through headphones, or routine care alone. Researchers will measure pain and anxiety levels before, during, and after the procedure using standard questionnaires and a stress biomarker in saliva.
What this could mean
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Active substance
music therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during a common medical procedure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial. Music may not significantly reduce pain or anxiety, and results may not apply to other settings or procedures.
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