Sound therapy for better sleep after leg surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to ASMR or white noise can improve sleep quality for patients recovering from elective lower extremity surgery. It may help you sleep better during your hospital stay after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are having planned (not emergency) surgery on your leg or foot.
- You are awake and can talk with the research team.
- You do not have hearing problems or use a hearing aid.
- Your pain score is 5 or less (on a 0-10 scale) at the time of the study.
- You are not taking any medications that affect sleep.
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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