Using music therapy to reduce anxiety and stress in emergency units
Effect of Live Environmental Music Therapy and Pre-recorded Music on State-Anxiety, Stress, Pain, and Wellbeing Levels of Patients and Caregivers in the Emergency Unit Waiting Area: A Multi-Center Randomized Clinical Trial Study Protocol
NA · Sanitas University · NCT06510153
This study is testing if adding music therapy or pre-recorded music can help reduce anxiety and stress for patients and caregivers waiting in emergency units.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 243 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sanitas University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Barranquilla, Atlántico and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06510153 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of Environmental Music Therapy (EMT) and pre-recorded music on anxiety, stress, pain, and well-being in patients and caregivers in emergency unit waiting areas. Conducted in two hospitals in Colombia, the study employs a randomized design with three groups: one receiving standard care plus EMT, another receiving standard care plus pre-recorded music, and a control group receiving standard care only. The primary outcome is measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-6), while secondary outcomes include pain and stress levels assessed through Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) and well-being ratings. The study aims to provide insights into how music interventions can enhance the experience of patients and caregivers in high-stress environments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult patients and caregivers in emergency waiting rooms who are not in immediate life-threatening situations.
Not a fit: Patients with hearing problems or those unable to understand the study questionnaires may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce anxiety and stress levels for patients and caregivers in emergency settings.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on music therapy exist, this specific approach in emergency units is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients and caregivers/companions of legal age present in the emergency waiting room present during the intervention and control conditions. * Patients whose triage does not represent immediate threat to life or severely ill patients (i.e., triage 3, 4 and 5) * Patients and caregivers/companions with literacy skills. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients and caregivers/companions who report having hearing problems * Patients and caregivers/companions with difficulties in understanding and/or filling out the questionnaires. * Patients and/or caregivers/companions who do not consent to participate in the study.
Where this trial is running
Barranquilla, Atlántico and 1 other locations
- Clínica Iberoamérica — Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia (RECRUITING)
- Clínica Keralty Ibagué — Ibague, Tolima Department, Colombia (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mark Ettenberger, PhD — keralty
- Study coordinator: Mark Ettenberger, PhD
- Email: mark.ettenberger@gmx.at
- Phone: +57 311 2847635
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.
Conditions: Anxiety, Stress, Well-Being, Psychological, Music Therapy, Recorded Music, Wellbeing, Emergency Care, Waiting Room