Using music therapy via an app to reduce anxiety before ENT surgery

Effect of Passive Music Therapy Via an App on Anxiety Prevention in ENT Surgery

NA · Clinique Saint-Vincent · NCT06600919

This study is testing whether listening to music through an app can help reduce anxiety for people getting ready for ENT surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorClinique Saint-Vincent (other)
Locations1 site (Saint-Denis)
Trial IDNCT06600919 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of passive music therapy delivered through an app on preoperative anxiety in patients scheduled for ENT surgeries. Participants will listen to music before their procedures to assess whether this intervention can alleviate anxiety and improve their surgical experience. The study aims to build on previous findings that suggest music therapy may help reduce anxiety and pain in surgical settings, although earlier studies had limitations due to small sample sizes. By utilizing a larger cohort, this trial seeks to provide more definitive evidence regarding the efficacy of music therapy in this context.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for various types of ENT surgeries and can provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients with severe bilateral hearing loss, those unable to understand French, or individuals under legal protection may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anxiety levels in patients undergoing ENT surgeries, leading to improved surgical outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for music therapy in reducing anxiety and pain, but this trial aims to provide more conclusive evidence with a larger sample size.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female, aged 18 years or older
* Patient has signed informed consent
* Patient scheduled to undergo ENT surgery (cervical, endonasal, otologic, oropharyngeal-laryngeal) at the participating facility
* Patient is affiliated with or a beneficiary of a social security system

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal to provide consent
* Patient with severe bilateral hearing loss (\> 70 dB HL)
* Patient unable to read, write, or understand French
* Vulnerable patient as defined by Article L1121-6 of the French Public Health Code (CSP)
* Adult patient under guardianship, curatorship, or judicial protection
* Patient unable to personally provide consent as per Article L1121-8 of the CSP or an adult under legal protection
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women as per Article L1121-5 of the CSP
* Patient who has already participated in the current study

Where this trial is running

Saint-Denis

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: Cervical Surgery, Endonasal Surgery, Otologic Disease, Oropharyngeal Disease, Laryngeal Disease, ENT Surgery, Musical Therapy, Laryngeal Surgery

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.