Using personalized music to reduce emergence delirium in children
Decreasing Emergence Delirium With Personalized Music
PHASE1; PHASE2 · Washington University School of Medicine · NCT06236477
This study is testing if playing personalized music for kids aged 3-9 during ear surgery can help reduce confusion and agitation as they wake up from anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Phase | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 9 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Washington University School of Medicine (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint Louis, Missouri) |
| Trial ID | NCT06236477 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of personalized music in reducing emergence agitation in children aged 3-9 undergoing myringotomy procedures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or personalized music during their perioperative period. The study will assess the incidence of emergence agitation using the Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium scale, as well as evaluate preoperative anxiety, postoperative pain, and behavioral changes through various validated scales. The goal is to determine if personalized music can improve the overall experience and outcomes for pediatric patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 3-9 years scheduled for unilateral or bilateral myringotomy under general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have an interest in music or have hearing impairments that prevent them from perceiving music may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce emergence delirium and improve recovery experiences for children undergoing surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results using music therapy in various medical settings, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Child aged 3-9 years * Presenting for unilateral or bilateral myringotomy under GA Exclusion Criteria: * Combined procedures * Lack of interest in music (e.g., child who does not have musical preferences) * Inability to hear music (patients with mild-moderate hearing loss who can perceive music will be included) * Parent/guardian or patient refusal
Where this trial is running
Saint Louis, Missouri
- Washington University in St. Louis — Saint Louis, Missouri, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Benjamin Sanofsky
- Email: sanofsky@wustl.edu
- Phone: 314-457-3109
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.
Conditions: Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia, Music, Pediatric Anesthesia