NCT05687838

The Effect of Music Applied During Chemotherapy on Anxiety, Nausea and Satisfaction Levels

Completed NA Last updated 8 November 2023

What this trial tests

NA trial testing Music in Anxiety in 75 participants. Completed in 1 August 2023.

Timeline

1 August 2022

Primary endpoint
1 August 2023

1 August 2023

Quick facts

Lead sponsor	Uludag University
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Study type	INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation	randomized
Design	parallel
Masking	single
Primary purpose	supportive care
Enrollment	75
Start date	1 August 2022
Primary completion	1 August 2023
Estimated completion	1 August 2023
Sites	1 location across Turkey (Türkiye)

Drugs / interventions tested

• Music

Conditions studied

• Anxiety — all drugs for Anxiety →
• Chemotherapy Effect — all drugs for Chemotherapy Effect →
• Satisfaction, Patient — all drugs for Satisfaction, Patient →
• Cancer — all drugs for Cancer →

Sponsor

Uludag University

Who can join

18 and older, any sex, with Anxiety or Chemotherapy Effect. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses natural or synthetic chemicals and biological agents to kill rapidly proliferating cells. As chemotherapeutic drugs prevent the growth and proliferation of cancer cells, they also inhibit the growth of normal cells such as intestinal and oral mucosal epithelium, bone marrow cells, and hair follicle cells. During chemotherapy treatment, which is widely used in the treatment of cancer cases and considered one of the most effective methods of cancer treatment, individuals; may experience side effects such as nausea-vomiting, loss of appetite, mouth ulcers, pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and changes in their skin and nails.

There are several factors that can trigger anxiety in cancer patients: fear of cancer and its treatment-related side effects, fear of relapse after treatment, uncertainty, concerns about changing roles and relationships, and fear of death. Treatment methods are available for a variety of side effects and negative effects experienced by cancer patients. These methods include pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches. For example, benzodiazepines are frequently used to treat anxiety in cancer patients. If benzodiazepines are not adequate, low-dose antipsychotics can be used. However, benzodiazepines and their derivatives may reduce respiratory function, induce sedation, and cause confusion.

Music is an example of non-pharmacological cognitive-behavioral treatment that is used to control negative symptoms in many fields. The use of music for healing is easy, has no side effects, and is beneficial for physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Anxiety and fear can be reduced by therapeutic music, which increases endorphin secretion and positive emotions. Treatment of serious illnesses such as cancer requires a holistic approach that includes psychological, social, and spiritual support in addition to pharmacological treatment. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine how different types of music affect cancer patients' anxiety and satisfaction during chemotherapy.

Publications & conference data

2 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

1. The effect of two different types of music played to cancer patients during chemotherapy on anxiety, nausea, and satisfaction levels.
   Dallı ÖE, Doğan DA, Pehlivan S, Yıldırım Y, et al · · 2023 · cited 3× · PMID 37982892 · DOI 10.1007/s00520-023-08165-9
2. The Effect of Two Different Types of Music Played to Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy on Anxiety, Nausea, and Satisfaction Levels
   DALLI ÖE, DOĞAN DA, PEHLİVAN S, YILDIRIM Y, et al · · 2023 · DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3171585/v1