20 Participants Needed

Music Therapy for Postoperative Pain

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Overseen BySandra Nahom, MSN, RN
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this project is to introduce and implement music therapy as an evidence-based pain management protocol focused on reducing postoperative pain levels among Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) of the project site. The clinical question guiding this initiative is: In adult patients undergoing a VATS procedure, does the implementation of music therapy lead to lower postoperative pain scores in the PACU compared to no intervention within an 8-week timeframe? The investigator will ask eligible patients their immediate pain scores upon arrival into the PACU and then start music of patient's choice via over-the-ear headphones. Pain scores will be rechecked 30 minutes after implementation of music therapy. The standard of care pain medications and/or usual care will not be withheld or altered after surgery in lieu of music therapy.

Research Team

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Sandra Nahom, MSN, RN

Principal Investigator

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adult patients who have undergone Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and are in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. Participants should be willing to listen to music through over-the-ear headphones as a form of pain management post-surgery.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 or older and have a lung mass, scheduled for VATS surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with dementia
Individuals with neurocognitive disorders
I have a long-term pain condition.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Preoperative

Introduction of music therapy intervention in the preoperative area prior to surgery

1 day
1 visit (in-person)

Postoperative Treatment

Implementation of music therapy in the PACU to manage postoperative pain

Immediate postoperative period
1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in pain scores after music therapy

30 minutes
1 visit (in-person)

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Music Therapy
Trial Overview The study tests if music therapy can reduce pain after VATS when compared to no additional intervention. Patients will report their pain levels before and 30 minutes after listening to music of their choice, while still receiving standard care medications.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Music TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receive music therapy as an evidence-based pain management practice to reduce pain levels in the PACU after a VATS procedure.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

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