Evaluating the effect of classical music on waiting time perception in emergency patients
The MORAL (MOzart Recorded And Live) Impact of Classical Music on Perceived Waiting Time and Satisfaction: A Comparative Study in Emergency Department Patients
This study is testing if listening to classical music while waiting in the emergency room can make patients feel like their wait is shorter.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bellinzona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06973993 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess whether listening to classical music in the emergency department waiting room can reduce patients' perception of waiting times. Participants, including patients and their relatives, will be exposed to either live classical music, recorded classical music, or no music at all while they wait for medical assessment. The study is classified as a quality control initiative and does not collect health-related information, thus not requiring clinical trial authorization. The goal is to enhance patient satisfaction during their waiting experience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult patients aged 18 and older who are waiting for medical assessment in the emergency department.
Not a fit: Patients in critical condition or those facing immediate life-threatening situations may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve patient satisfaction and comfort during potentially stressful waiting periods in emergency departments.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using classical music in emergency settings may be novel, similar studies in other contexts have shown positive effects on patient satisfaction and perceived waiting times.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * ER department patients waiting for medical assessment and their relatives * Age ≥ 18 years * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients in situations of high severity and that pose an immediate significant threat to life or physiologic function.
Where this trial is running
Bellinzona
- Ospedale Regionale Bellinzona e Valli, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale — Bellinzona, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Davide La Regina, MD
- Email: davide.laregina@eoc.ch
- Phone: +41918119038
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.