Plain-English translation of NCT07454993 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 playing background music during a colonoscopy can help reduce pain and anxiety. Colonoscopy is an important screening test for colorectal cancer and other bowel conditions, but many patients experience discomfort during the procedure. Researchers want to see if music—a simple, non-drug approach—might make the experience more comfortable.
Even with standard pain relief medicines, many people still feel significant pain or discomfort during colonoscopy, and fear of pain keeps some people from getting screened for colorectal cancer. While music has shown promise in other medical settings, previous studies on colonoscopy have had mixed results and weren't large enough to give clear answers.
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You will come in for your regularly scheduled colonoscopy. Before the procedure, you'll be randomly assigned to either listen to background pop and rock music during your colonoscopy or have the procedure without music (standard care). The music plays softly through a speaker and can be adjusted or turned off anytime you request. Your actual colonoscopy procedure—including sedation and monitoring—follows the hospital's normal practices, and you'll report your pain level before and after.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 18, 2026 · Not medical advice
Denmark
Enrollment target
~1,042 participants
Started
March 2026
Primary completion
November 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Magnus Ploug, MD, PhD
Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark
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