Implementing Music Therapy for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Pain Assessment; VATS; Music Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT06778720
• Lead Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Study First Submitted: 2025-01-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-01-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-12
• Study Start: 2025-01-14
• Study First Posted: 2025-01-16
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-16
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-10
• Study Completion: 2025-03-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults aged 18 years and older with lung mass diagnosis undergoing VATS

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals with dementia, neurocognitive disorders, or chronic pain conditions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in pain scores after implementation, as measured by Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)	Principal investigator will introduce intervention in the preoperative area prior to surgery. Then participant will have scheduled VATS procedure. Then the assessment will take place immediately following the surgery in the PACU.	Measuring pain scores of VATS patients immediately after arrival to PACU. After music therapy is implemented, pain scores will be repeated after 30 minutes to see if there is an improvement of pain due to music implementation. Pain will be measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) pain assessment tool.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States