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Can headphones silence the stress of a noisy heart procedure?

NCT ID NCT07707843

Symptom relief Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether wearing AI-powered active noise-cancelling headphones during rotational atherectomy — a heart procedure that generates loud drilling noise — can reduce patient anxiety and improve heart rate stability. One hundred adults with severe coronary artery calcification will be randomly assigned to either wear the headphones or receive standard care. The study measures changes in anxiety scores, heart rate variability, and blood pressure to see if blocking the noise makes the procedure less stressful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
AI-powered active noise-cancelling headphones (Sony WH-1000XM6) worn during the procedure
What this could lead to
If effective, wearing noise-cancelling headphones during loud medical procedures could become a simple, drug-free way to lower patient anxiety and improve comfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The headphones may not significantly reduce anxiety or could be uncomfortable during the procedure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-80 years. 2. Angiographically confirmed severe coronary calcification requiring RA under local anesthesia. 3. Whisper test passed, confirming adequate communication ability. 4. Clear consciousness with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \>= 27. 5. Voluntary participation with written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Moderate-to-severe hearing impairment or bilateral ear conditions precluding headphone use. 2. Severe neurological disease or history of psychiatric disorders. 3. Emergency surgery, cardiogenic shock, or extreme preoperative hemodynamic instability. 4. Use of sedatives or anxiolytics within 24 hours before the procedure.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder coronary artery disorder

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Coronary artery disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Qilu Hospital of Shandong University

    Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China

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