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Music before and after ECT may soothe post-treatment agitation

NCT ID NCT06817330

Symptom relief Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether listening to music before and after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can reduce postictal agitation—a common side effect where patients become restless or confused after treatment. Researchers will enroll 92 adults with severe depression undergoing ECT. Half will listen to music via headphones for 30 minutes before treatment and 12 minutes after; the other half will receive standard care. The main goal is to see if music lowers agitation scores in the recovery room.

What this could mean

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Active substance
recorded music
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce agitation after ECT, making recovery more comfortable for patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 92 participants. The effect may be small or not work at all, and results may not apply to all ECT patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 92 people

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Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing ECT treatment for depression (including depression as part of bipolar disorder) * Adult patients (≥18 years) * Hypnotic agent used is etomidate * Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language (in judgement of the attending physician or researcher) * Written informed consent by patient or legal representative Exclusion Criteria: * Significant impaired hearing (defined as unable to communicate verbally or listen to music) * Severe neurological condition (defined as interfering with the ability to process music) * Patients receiving ECT for treatment of schizophrenic disorders

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Conditions

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bipolar disorder depressive disorder major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Agitation on recovery from sedation Electroconvulsive therapy treated patients Music intervention

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antes Parnassia Group

    RECRUITING

    Rotterdam, 3079 DC, Netherlands

  • Erasmus Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Rotterdam, 3015 GD, Netherlands

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