Effects of Music on Pain, Anxiety and Stress Levels in Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Ege University
- Enrollment
- 120
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pain Level
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of music therapy administered during radiotherapy sessions on pain, stress, and anxiety levels in cancer patients. The intervention involves playing Musicure, a therapeutic music track, for 30 minutes via speakers during radiotherapy. The study includes two groups: an intervention group receiving music therapy and a control group receiving standard care without music.
Participants' pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), while anxiety and stress levels were measured using the Face Anxıety Subscale ( FAS).
A total of 120 adult cancer patients undergoing outpatient radiotherapy at Tınaztepe Unıversty were included. The study was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Öğr. Üyesi [Duygu AKBAŞ UYSAL (Principal Investigator) and co-researchers Prof.Dr Fsun ŞENUZUN AYKAR, Prof.Dr Zümra ARICAK ALICIKUŞ The research complies with ethical standards and has received approval from [insert name of ethics committee].
This study investigates a low-cost, non-pharmacological intervention that has the potential to improve symptom management and quality of life in cancer patients.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Volunteer to participate in the study,
- •18 years of age and older,
- •No hearing problems,
- •No communication and speech problems
Exclusion Criteria
- •Those diagnosed with psychiatric and neurological diseases,
Arms & Interventions
Experimental Arm
Participants in this group will listen to MusICure music through speakers for 30 minutes during each radiotherapy session. The intervention is designed to provide a calming auditory experience to reduce anxiety and improve comfort during treatment.
Intervention: Experimantal group (Behavioral)
control group
Intervention: control group (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pain Level
Time Frame: Baseline (before radiotherapy on Day 1) and immediately after the radiotherapy session on Day 1.
Changes in pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) immediately before and after a single radiotherapy session. The VAS score ranges from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain).
Secondary Outcomes
- anxiety level(Baseline (before radiotherapy on Day 1) and immediately after the radiotherapy session on Day 1.)
Investigators
Duygu Akbas Uysal
Dr.
Ege University