Personalized music intervention for chronic pain relief

Feasibility and Efficacy of Music Intervention on Pain, Anxiety, and Well-being in Chronic Pain Patients

Not applicable Interventional Laval University · NCT06436378

This study is testing whether a personalized music program can help people with chronic pain feel better and reduce their anxiety.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment36 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorLaval University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Québec, Quebec)
Trial IDNCT06436378 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a personalized music intervention program for individuals suffering from chronic pain. Participants will be divided into two groups, with one receiving in-person music sessions for the first two weeks, followed by online sessions for the next two weeks, while the control group will not receive any intervention. The study will measure changes in pain, anxiety, and well-being using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS-r) before and after each session. The goal is to determine if the music intervention leads to significant improvements compared to the control group.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing chronic pain and are actively attending a pain clinic.

Not a fit: Patients who do not understand French or cannot travel to the study location may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a non-pharmacological approach to alleviate chronic pain and improve overall well-being.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of music interventions in pain management is gaining interest, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar trials.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18 years and older;
* Suffering from chronic pain and actively attending the pain clinic at the CHU de Québec-Université Laval;
* Have an email and be able to respond to online questionnaires using a computer, tablet, or phone;
* Have satisfactory or corrected hearing;
* Understand French;
* Be able to travel to Université Laval.

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where this trial is running

Québec, Quebec

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Chronic PainAnxietyWell-Being, Psychologicalchronic painmusicanxietywell-being
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.