A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Impact of Live and Recorded Music-Based Interventions on Pre-operative Stress, Mood, Pain and Biomarkers, in Neurosurgical Patients (Music-STAR Trial)

ConditionsStressPain
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

About this trial

The study plans to enroll a total of 132 patients. The goal of this study is to measure pre-and post-music intervention changes in patients' vital signs, serum- and plasma-level biomarkers by broad-spectrum proteomics analysis, metabolic analysis, and perceived pain, anxiety, and mood states as measured by validated questionnaires (STAI-S, POMS-SF, and VASP). We will collect demographic information on each participant. Participants will also complete the Brief Musical Experience Questionnaire (BMEQ) to investigate potential links between susceptibility to music-induced anxiolysis and prior musical training, preference and exposure.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

Patient is unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.

Patient is deaf or hearing-disabled.

Patient is less than 18 years in age.

Patient was previously enrolled in the study.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Steinway Spirio M recording/player piano

Treatment groups

132 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators