Using music to improve sedation quality in children at the emergency department
The Effectiveness of Music on The Procedural Sedation and Analgesia Quality Among Children in The Emergency Department.
This study tests whether playing music can help make sedation better and reduce anxiety for children aged 0-14 during medical procedures in the emergency department.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tehran University of Medical Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tehran) |
| Trial ID | NCT06876194 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional clinical trial investigates the impact of music on the sedation quality of children aged 0-14 years who require analgesia or sedation for medical procedures in the emergency department. Conducted at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran, the study involves a randomized, single-blinded design with an estimated sample size of 42 patients per group. The trial aims to assess the efficacy of music as a non-pharmacological intervention to enhance sedation outcomes and reduce anxiety during procedures. Various statistical methods, including T-Test and ANOVA, will be employed to analyze the data collected on sedation efficacy and adverse effects.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 0-14 years who require sedation or analgesia for medical procedures.
Not a fit: Patients with hearing impairments or developmental disorders may not benefit from the music intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved sedation experiences for children undergoing medical procedures, reducing anxiety and enhancing cooperation.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of music as a sedative aid is gaining interest, this specific approach in an emergency department setting is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children between 0-14 years of age * Requiring analgesia or sedation for medical procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of consent from parents or legal guardian of the child * Hearing impairment * Any developmental disorder
Where this trial is running
Tehran
- Ikhc — Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hadi Mirfazaelian, MD — Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Study coordinator: Hadi Mrfazaelian, MD
- Email: h-mirfazaelian@sina.tums.ac.ir
- Phone: 00982161192240
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.