Music as medicine: study tests tunes for Post-Surgery pain
NCT ID NCT06820788
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether playing local music to patients after laparoscopic abdominal surgery can reduce pain and improve comfort. 120 adults in Turkey and Iran took part. Researchers measured pain using a number scale and comfort with a questionnaire. The goal is to see if a simple, non-drug approach can help recovery.
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 boost comfort after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. Pain is subjective and music preferences vary.
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Locations
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Bitlis Eren University
Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)