Silence during surgery may ease Post-Op pain
NCT ID NCT06316440
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether wearing noise-cancelling earphones during general anesthesia can lower the chance of moderate to severe pain after major abdominal surgery. Researchers enrolled 304 adults aged 18-70 undergoing elective surgery lasting at least 2 hours. The goal was to see if blocking out operating room noise could reduce pain scores and the amount of pain medication needed.
What this could mean
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Active substance
noise-cancelling earphones
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, low-cost approach could help reduce pain and the need for painkillers after major abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single completed study with 304 participants. The effect may be small or not apply to all types of surgery or patients.
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Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400010, China