Music therapy vs recorded music in the ER waiting room
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether listening to music (either live music therapy or recorded music) can help reduce anxiety for patients and their caregivers while they wait in the emergency room. It compares two types of music to see which is more calming.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are in the emergency waiting room, either as a patient or as a caregiver/companion.
- If you are a patient, your condition is not life-threatening (triage level 3, 4, or 5).
- You do not have hearing problems that would make listening to music difficult.
- You can read and fill out a simple questionnaire.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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