Soothing sounds: study tests music as a Pre-Surgery anxiety buster
NCT ID NCT07476820
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether listening to music can help lower anxiety in people having surgery for the first time. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety levels in 90 adults. Some will choose their own music, others will listen to a standard playlist, and a third group will have no music. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to ease pre-surgery stress.
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Not a phased trial
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About 90 people
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Feb 2026
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Dec 2026
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Be at least 18 years old. 2. Undergo outpatient surgery for the first time. 3. Be mentally clear and able to communicate in Chinese and complete the questionnaire. 4. Agree to wear physiological monitoring devices and sign the consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Hearing impairment or the need to use a hearing aid. 2. Currently using sleeping pills/sedatives or having a mental illness. 3. Severe cardiovascular disease or having an implanted pacemaker. 4. Diseases that affect autonomic nervous system function.
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