Music Therapy for Post-cardiac Surgery Pain Management

Last updated: December 21, 2022
Sponsor: Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Inc.
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Drug Use

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05098561
00770
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Music therapy as a supplement to post surgery pain management in cardiac surgery patients following median sternotomy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing cardiac surgery via median sternotomy

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Emergency cases.
  • Patients with hearing impairment.
  • Patients with dementia or other mental status changes.
  • Patients who are clinically unstable postoperatively.
  • Patients who develop postoperative complications.
  • Patients who are non-English speaking.

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Study Start date:
October 15, 2018
Estimated Completion Date:
September 21, 2023

Study Description

  1. Specific Aims:

  2. Primary Aim: To assess whether music therapy can decrease the amount of opioid type pain medications used.

    Hypothesis: Music therapy reduces the amount of opioid type pain medication used in management of post-operative pain and discomfort.

  3. Secondary Aims:

i. To identify the gender and age groups of patients who can benefit from music therapy as a supplement to post-operative pain management.

Hypothesis: Majority of the population of patient benefits from music therapy as a supplement to postoperative pain management.

ii. To assess whether music therapy can increase patient satisfaction.

Hypothesis: Music therapy increases patient satisfaction.

Connect with a study center

  • Steward St. Elizabeth medical Center

    Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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