Music therapy to reduce agitation after abdominal surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to music after abdominal surgery can help reduce agitation and anxiety during recovery. Researchers will compare patients who receive music therapy with standard care to see if it improves comfort and outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having planned abdominal surgery (such as stomach, liver, pancreas, or intestine surgery)
- You speak German fluently
- You can understand the study and give permission to participate
- You do not have dementia or severe hearing loss
- You do not have an active infection before or after surgery
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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