Effects of music duration on anxiety levels in patients
Sequential Allocation Study of Music Duration
This study is testing how different lengths of listening to Mozart music can help reduce anxiety in patients having elective cesarean deliveries.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Tufts Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT04909736 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how different lengths of musical exposure can impact anxiety and stress levels in patients undergoing elective cesarean deliveries. Building on previous research that showed mixed results regarding music's effects on anxiety, the study aims to identify an optimal 'dose' of music that maximizes its anti-anxiety benefits. Participants will listen to specific Mozart sonatas while their anxiety levels are assessed before and after the music exposure. The study will utilize a straightforward anxiety rating scale to measure changes in patient anxiety.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-50 scheduled for elective cesarean deliveries who can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with impaired hearing or those taking daily anti-anxiolytic medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-pharmacological method to reduce anxiety in patients undergoing cesarean deliveries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying results with music's effects on anxiety, indicating that this approach is both novel and exploratory.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-50 * Elective scheduled cesarean delivery * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * Impaired hearing * Patient taking at least one anti-anxiolytic medication on a daily basis at baseline * No anxiety (a score of 0, on a scale of 0-10 of pre-music exposure anxiety) after consent is given.
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Tufts Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nishanth Ganeshbabu, BS
- Email: nishanth.ganeshbabu@tufts.edu
- Phone: 6032336986
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.