Tuning in: personalized music may soothe kids after surgery
NCT ID NCT06236477
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether playing a child's favorite music before and during ear tube surgery can reduce confusion and agitation when they wake up. Researchers will enroll 160 children ages 3 to 9. The goal is to see if personalized music makes recovery smoother and less distressing.
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Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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