Music and Symptom Relief in Radiotherapy Patient

NCT06993441 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 1150
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 120
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Music Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain Level

  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).

  Baseline (before radiotherapy on Day 1) and immediately after the radiotherapy session on Day 1.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• anxiety level

  Baseline (before radiotherapy on Day 1) and immediately after the radiotherapy session on Day 1.

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Arm

EXPERIMENTAL

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.

Behavioral: Experimantal group

control group

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: control group

Interventions

Experimantal group BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the experimental group listened to MusICure music via speakers for 30 minutes during each radiotherapy session. The intervention was administered concurrently with radiotherapy and aimed to reduce anxiety and emotional distress.

Experimental Arm

control group BEHAVIORAL

No intervention

control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Volunteer to participate in the study,
• years of age and older,
• No hearing problems,
• No communication and speech problems

You may not qualify if:

• Those diagnosed with psychiatric and neurological diseases,

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ege University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tinazetepe Bayrakli Hospital

Izmir, İzmir, 35900, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Control Groups

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 13, 2025
• First Posted: May 28, 2025
• Study Start: April 4, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 4, 2025
• Study Completion: January 30, 2025
• Last Updated: May 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Locations

TU (1)