Soothing sounds soothe tiny patients: music lowers pain and anxiety in allergy testing
NCT ID NCT07013669
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether playing special music (solfeggio frequencies or Turkish classical tunes) during allergy skin tests could lower pain in children and anxiety in their parents. 120 children aged 2 to 17 took part. Parents reported their anxiety before and after the test, and children rated their pain. The goal was to see if music can make this common medical test less stressful for families.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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2 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged between 2 and 17 years 2. Referred to the Pediatric Allergy Clinic for evaluation of suspected drug hypersensitivity reactions 3. Accompanied by a parent or legal guardian willing to participate 4. Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known neurological, psychiatric, or developmental disorders in the child 2. Use of sedatives or analgesic medications within 24 hours prior to testing 3. Hearing impairment or auditory processing disorders in the child4.Non-consent or withdrawal of consent by parent or guardian 4. Inability of the parent to complete anxiety assessments (e.g., due to language or cognitive barriers)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Istanbul, Şişli, 34360, Turkey (Türkiye)
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