Plain-English translation of NCT03415620 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether listening to music during surgery and recovery can help reduce pain and anxiety. Researchers know that surgery causes stress and pain, and while medications help, music may be a safe, low-cost addition that makes the experience better overall. The study will test different types of music to see what works best for patients.
After surgery, pain and anxiety are common and usually treated with medications alone. Research suggests that non-medication approaches like music listening might help reduce both pain and the amount of pain medicine needed, while also improving how satisfied patients feel with their care.
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In the first phase, you would select music from different genres or choose your own, then listen for about 30 minutes before and after surgery using an iPod with headphones. Researchers would ask you about your anxiety, pain, mood, and satisfaction with care. In the second phase (for women having cesarean delivery), you would either listen to music throughout your surgery experience or receive standard care without music, and researchers would compare pain and anxiety levels between the two groups.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 23, 2026 · Not medical advice
Singapore
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Enrollment target
~410 participants
Started
January 2018
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
21 Years – 70 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in October 2024.
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Central contact
Ban Leong Sng, MBBS, MMED
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
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