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Music Therapy for Chronic Pain
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Led By Bunty Shah
Research Sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up within 30 minutes following the subject's interventional procedure
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is testing if listening to music during treatment can help people with chronic lower back pain feel less anxious and in less pain. The study focuses on these patients because they often have high levels of anxiety and pain during treatments. The idea is that music can make them feel more relaxed and distracted from their pain.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with chronic lower back pain who are undergoing standard lumbar procedures. It's not for those who can't consent, don't speak English, take beta blockers, have a pacemaker set at a fixed rate, or have hearing issues.
What is being tested?
The study tests if listening to music during lumbar procedures can reduce anxiety and pain. Patients will either receive music therapy or no music to see how it affects their reported feelings of anxiety and pain as well as changes in vital signs.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves only playing music, there are no direct medical side effects expected from this treatment compared to typical clinical drug trials.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ within 30 minutes prior to the subject's interventional procedure
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~within 30 minutes prior to the subject's interventional procedure
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Post-procedure State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Score
Pre-procedure State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Score
Secondary study objectives
Post procedural Visual Analog Score (VAS)
Pain
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Music TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Music of the subject's preferred genre will be played during the subject's standard of care lumbar spinal interventional procedure (including: epidural steroid injections, facet injections, medial branch blocks).
Group II: No MusicActive Control1 Intervention
No music will be played during the subject's standard of care lumbar spinal interventional procedure (including: epidural steroid injections, facet injections, medial branch blocks).
Research Highlights
Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Common treatments for chronic pain include pharmacologic options like NSAIDs and antidepressants, which work by reducing inflammation and altering neurotransmitter levels to modulate pain perception. Nonpharmacologic treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), target the psychological aspects of pain by changing pain-related thoughts and behaviors, thereby reducing stress and improving coping mechanisms.
Music therapy, similar to these psychological interventions, can reduce anxiety and alter pain perception through distraction, emotional engagement, and relaxation. These mechanisms are crucial for chronic pain patients as they address both the physical and emotional components of pain, leading to improved overall well-being and functional outcomes.
Pathophysiologic Approach to Pain Therapy for Complex Pain Entities: A Narrative Review.
Pathophysiologic Approach to Pain Therapy for Complex Pain Entities: A Narrative Review.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterLead Sponsor
511 Previous Clinical Trials
2,870,830 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Chronic Pain
119 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain
Bunty ShahPrincipal InvestigatorMilton S. Hershey Medical Center
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am receiving standard spinal procedures like epidural or facet injections.I have hearing problems or use hearing aids.I do not speak English.I am unable to give consent for myself due to cognitive impairment.I am currently taking beta blocker medication.I have a pacemaker with a set rate.I am either female or male.I am 18 years old or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: No Music
- Group 2: Music Therapy
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.