Music before brain surgery: a new way to ease stress?

NCT ID NCT06536504

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at whether listening to live or recorded music can help lower stress, pain, and improve mood in people about to have brain surgery. Researchers will check things like heart rate, stress hormones, and how patients feel using simple questionnaires. The goal is to find a drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before their operation.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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