Music Therapy for Chronic Pain
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing if listening to music during treatment can help people with chronic lower back pain feel less anxious and in less pain. The study focuses on these patients because they often have high levels of anxiety and pain during treatments. The idea is that music can make them feel more relaxed and distracted from their pain.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial excludes patients taking beta blocker medication, so if you are on beta blockers, you would need to stop taking them to participate.
Is music therapy safe for humans?
How is music therapy different from other treatments for chronic pain?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Music Therapy for Chronic Pain?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Bunty Shah
Principal Investigator
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 with chronic lower back pain who are undergoing standard lumbar procedures. It's not for those who can't consent, don't speak English, take beta blockers, have a pacemaker set at a fixed rate, or have hearing issues.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo lumbar spinal interventional procedures with or without music therapy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for anxiety and pain levels immediately after the procedure
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Music Therapy
- No Music
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Lead Sponsor