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Soothing sounds may lower surgery jitters in children

NCT ID NCT02870517

Symptom relief Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether playing relaxing music through noise-cancelling headphones before surgery can lower stress in children aged 10 to 16 undergoing orthopedic procedures. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate during anesthesia induction. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to ease pre-operative anxiety.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Relaxing music played through noise-cancelling headphones
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may not be conclusive or apply to all children.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 212 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2017

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 10 - 16 years * Present to the OR for correction of an orthopedic complaint not involving the head or neck * Consent to participate in the study obtained from both the guardian and child * Patients and guardians are English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Hearing impairments or ear abnormalities * Pre-existing issues with substance abuse, anxiety, or depression * Pre-existing psychiatric disorders

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Pediatric pre-operative stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Penn State Hershey Medical Center

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States