Using music and biofeedback to improve sleep quality before breast cancer surgery

Effects of Biofeedback-based Music Program Using a Smart Device Application on Perioperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery: an Open-labeled Randomized Controlled Study

NA · Seoul National University Hospital · NCT05726162

This study is testing if a special music program that helps with breathing can improve sleep quality for patients before breast cancer surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment68 (estimated)
Ages19 Years to 69 Years
SexFemale
SponsorSeoul National University Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Seoul)
Trial IDNCT05726162 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of a biofeedback-based music program delivered through a smart device application on the sleep quality of patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. Participants in the intervention group will engage in a respiratory intervention that promotes slow breathing, which will then trigger music tailored to their breathing patterns. The control group will not receive any intervention, allowing for a comparison of outcomes between the two groups. The goal is to determine if this innovative approach can enhance perioperative sleep quality.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for elective breast cancer surgery.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those with neurocognitive impairments, severe obesity, or pre-existing sleep disorders.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve sleep quality for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery, potentially leading to better surgical outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of biofeedback and music therapy is gaining interest, this specific approach has not been widely tested in the context of perioperative sleep quality, making it a novel investigation.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing elective breast cancer surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients' refusal
* Day surgery or urgent surgery
* BMI ≥35
* Neurocognitive impairment, hearing disorder (ex : (dementia, impaired cognitive dysfunction, cerebral infarction, transient cerebral ischemic attack))
* Patients with psychiatric diseases, psychological drug intake
* Pre-existing conditions associated with sleep disorders or drug intake related to sleep

Where this trial is running

Seoul

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.

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Conditions: Sleep Quality

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.