Using music to improve sleep for surgical patients
Does Perioperative Music Prevent Sleep Disturbances in Hospitalized Surgical Patients
This study tests if listening to music can help surgical patients sleep better while they recover in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 126 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Erasmus Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06131034 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates whether perioperative music can enhance sleep quality in hospitalized surgical patients, particularly those undergoing major elective abdominal surgery for cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a music intervention group or a control group, with the music group receiving music during their perioperative period. The study aims to compare sleep quality outcomes between the two groups to determine the effectiveness of music as a non-pharmacological intervention for sleep disturbances in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older undergoing major elective abdominal surgery for malignant diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with severe hearing impairments or those unable to participate in the music intervention may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve sleep quality and overall recovery for surgical patients.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on music interventions for sleep have shown promise, this specific approach in surgical patients is relatively novel and underexplored.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older * Patients undergoing major elective abdominal surgery for malignant disease, including, but not limited to: Esophageal, gastric, colorectal, hepatic, pancreatic, gynecological and urological surgical procedures. * Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language. * Communicable and able to assess the questionnaires * Written informed consent acquired from the patient. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe hearing impairment (defined as no or barely verbal communication possible). * The patient is expected to be transferred to another hospital postoperatively. * Participation in another study that may possibly intervene with the outcome measures. (e.g. in trial use of sleep medication, interventions regarding sleep quality or quantity or similar procedures) * Assessment of primary outcome is not possible. * Inability or unwillingness to receive the music intervention. * Inability to wear the actigraphy device, or inability to perform actigraphy measurement due to paralysis.
Where this trial is running
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
- Erasmus Medical Center — Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: C. Verhoef, Professor — Erasmus Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Roos Geensen, MD
- Email: r.geensen@erasmusmc.nl
- Phone: +31 10 7040704
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.