Music therapy during hernia surgery to reduce pain medication
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if listening to music therapy before and during hernia surgery can lower the need for strong painkillers (narcotics). It may help you manage pain with less medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are having hernia surgery at Bethesda Surgery Center.
- You speak English.
- You can agree to take part in the study.
- You are having only 1 hernia repaired (not more than 1).
- You are not pregnant.
- You are not deaf and do not wear hearing aids.
- You are not currently on medication like suboxone or methadone for substance use disorder.
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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