Soothing sounds may lower surgery jitters in children
NCT ID NCT02870517
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether playing relaxing music through noise-cancelling headphones before surgery can lower stress in children aged 10 to 16 undergoing orthopedic procedures. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate during anesthesia induction. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to ease pre-operative anxiety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Relaxing music played through noise-cancelling headphones
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may not be conclusive or apply to all children.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States