Can natural sounds help recovery after orthopedic surgery?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to natural sounds, like birdsong or ocean waves, can help you feel better after orthopedic surgery. If you are having bone or joint surgery and don't have hearing problems or chronic pain, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are scheduled for orthopedic surgery (surgery on bones or joints)
- You can hear normally (no deafness)
- You do not have chronic pain
- You do not have a diagnosed psychiatric condition (e.g., anxiety, depression, PTSD)
- You agree to participate and sign a consent form
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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