Music before brain surgery for stress and pain
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This study looks at whether listening to live or recorded music before brain or spine surgery can help reduce stress, improve mood, and lessen pain. You may be able to join if you are scheduled for neurosurgery and can hear and speak English.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for brain or spine surgery.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can speak and understand English without needing a translator.
- You can hear well enough to listen to music or respond to questions.
- You are not on 'contact isolation' (a type of infection control measure).
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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