Music before and after ECT may soothe post-treatment agitation
NCT ID NCT06817330
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 25 times
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.
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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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