Music Therapy for Postoperative Pain
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests whether listening to music can reduce pain after lung surgery. It focuses on individuals who have undergone Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery and are in the recovery room. Participants will listen to their choice of music through headphones, and researchers will assess its effect on pain reduction. This trial suits adults undergoing this specific lung surgery who do not have dementia or long-term pain issues. Music therapy, used therapeutically, will complement regular pain medications rather than replace them. As an unphased trial, it provides a unique opportunity to explore innovative pain management strategies.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
No, you won't have to stop taking your current medications. The trial will not change your standard pain medications or usual care after surgery.
What prior data suggests that this music therapy protocol is safe for postoperative pain management?
Research has shown that music therapy safely manages pain. Studies have found that it can reduce the need for pain medication and lower stress levels, resulting in fewer side effects than traditional painkillers. Music therapy is easy to use and requires no medical procedures. It effectively reduces pain after surgery. Overall, music therapy is a safe and well-tolerated treatment for managing pain with minimal risks.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Music therapy is unique because it offers a non-drug approach to managing postoperative pain, which is typically treated with medications like opioids or NSAIDs. This therapy uses the soothing power of music to help reduce pain perception and promote relaxation without the side effects associated with traditional pain medications. Researchers are excited about this treatment because it could provide a safer, more holistic alternative for pain management, especially important in reducing the risks of medication overuse and addiction.
What evidence suggests that music therapy is effective for reducing postoperative pain?
Research has shown that music therapy, which participants in this trial will receive, can help reduce pain after surgery. One study found that patients who listened to music after their operations reported feeling less pain and needed fewer painkillers. Another study discovered that music helped patients recover faster and experience less pain the day after surgery. Music has also calmed patients and reduced the need for strong pain-relief drugs, such as opioids, after certain surgeries. These findings suggest that music therapy could be a useful way to manage pain post-surgery.25678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Sandra Nahom, MSN, RN
Principal Investigator
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Preoperative
Introduction of music therapy intervention in the preoperative area prior to surgery
Postoperative Treatment
Implementation of music therapy in the PACU to manage postoperative pain
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in pain scores after music therapy
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Music Therapy
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Lead Sponsor