Using music to help manage pain and anxiety during wrist fracture treatment

Music During the Reduction of Distal Radius Fractures as an Adjunctive Therapy for Pain and Anxiety Management: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Not applicable Interventional Corporacion Parc Tauli · NCT05974384

This study tests if playing music during wrist fracture treatment can help adults feel less pain and anxiety compared to standard treatment without music.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
SponsorCorporacion Parc Tauli Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sabadell, Barcelona)
Trial IDNCT05974384 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the use of music as an adjunctive therapy to manage pain and anxiety in patients undergoing closed reduction of distal radius fractures. Patients will be divided into two groups: one receiving standard treatment without music and the other receiving treatment with music played during the procedure. The aim is to assess whether music can enhance the patient experience and reduce discomfort during this common emergency room procedure. The study will include adults over 18 years with specific eligibility criteria to ensure a focused evaluation of the intervention's effectiveness.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years with a closed distal radius fracture requiring closed reduction.

Not a fit: Patients with significant hearing impairment, cognitive impairments, or those under the influence of drugs may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-invasive method to improve pain and anxiety management for patients undergoing fracture reduction.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for music as an adjunctive therapy in various medical procedures, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients older than 18 years.
* Clinical and radiological diagnosis of a fracture of the distal end of a closed radius that has an indication for closed reduction.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of other concomitant fractures.
* Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Significant hearing impairment and/or use of hearing aids.
* Patients whose comorbidities prevent correct participation in the procedure (such as cognitive impairment, diagnosis of psychiatric diseases, patients under the influence of drugs...).

Where this trial is running

Sabadell, Barcelona

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 Distal Radius Fracture Reduction
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.