Using music to help children on mechanical ventilation feel less pain and stress
Music listening interventions for children receiving mechanical ventilation: A mechanistic trial
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-10845283
This study is looking at how listening to music can make kids on breathing machines feel less pain and stress, helping them recover better without needing as many medications.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10845283 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how listening to music can help reduce pain and stress in children who are receiving mechanical ventilation. The study aims to understand the mechanisms behind music's effects on comfort and how it may decrease the need for sedatives and pain medications. By focusing on non-drug interventions, the research seeks to improve the overall recovery experience for pediatric patients in critical care. The approach includes monitoring changes in stress levels, pain symptoms, and medication use during music listening sessions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are receiving mechanical ventilation in a critical care setting.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving mechanical ventilation or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved comfort and reduced pain for children undergoing mechanical ventilation, enhancing their recovery and long-term health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for music listening interventions in adults during mechanical ventilation, indicating potential for similar success in pediatric populations.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JARVIS, JESSICA — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: JARVIS, JESSICA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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