Using music therapy to reduce pain and anxiety during early pregnancy loss procedures

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of music therapy as an adjunct to pain management during ultrasound-guided manual vacuum aspiration (USG-MVA) for early pregnancy loss. The aim is to determine if music can help reduce anxiety and pain perception in women undergoing this procedure, which is typically performed under local anesthesia. Participants will be randomized to receive either music therapy or standard care during the procedure, with outcomes measured in terms of pain scores and overall satisfaction. The study builds on previous findings that suggest psychological factors significantly influence pain experiences during medical procedures.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Women 18 years old or above
* hospitalized for termination of first trimester pregnancy under local anaesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

* being a minor or adult protected by law
* not feasible for MVA procedure
* Partial or total hearing impairment
* on anxiolytics and analgesics before arriving at the hospital
* refusal to participate

Where it's running

• Chinese University of Hong Kong
  Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Pui Wah Jacqueline Chung, MBBS, PhD — Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Hiu Tan Margaret Lee
• Email: margaretlee@cuhk.edu.hk
• Phone: (852)35051764

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.