Music as medicine: new study tests whether tunes can ease pain during abortion

NCT ID NCT04708808

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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 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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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Pain

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FIRST TRIMESTER ABORTION LOCAL ANESTHESIA MUSIC INTERVENTION PAIN SURGICAL ABORTION

Music as medicine: new study tests whether tunes can ease pain during abortion

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