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Effects of Music on Preoperative Anxiety in Patients With Femoral Fractures Undergoing Surgery
Sponsor: Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza
Summary
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigates the effectiveness of music therapy in reducing preoperative anxiety among elderly patients with femoral fractures. Preoperative anxiety is known to worsen physiological stability, increase pain perception, and negatively impact recovery, yet specific evidence on non-pharmacological interventions like music therapy in the orthogeriatric setting is lacking. The study will enroll 154 adult patients admitted to the Orthogeriatrics Unit for elective femoral fracture surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a 20-minute session of music therapy or standard care. Anxiety will be measured using the APAIS scale, and pain will be assessed with the NRS scale, both before and after the intervention. The trial is designed as a blinded, prospective RCT, with data collected and managed under current privacy regulations. By generating robust data on this low-cost, safe intervention, the study aims to improve preoperative management and patient outcomes in orthopedic surgical care.
Official title: Effects of Music on Preoperative Anxiety in Patients With Femoral Fractures Scheduled for Surgical Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
154
Start Date
2025-09
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2025-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Music intervention
patient enrolment, administration of the APAIS and NRS scales (T0), administration of the standard music therapy/assistance intervention (20 minutes duration), re-evaluation with re-administration of the APAIS and NRS scales (T1) and completion of the CRF. The administration will take place at the patient's bedside, respecting the privacy and confidentiality of the subjects involved, guaranteeing absolute tranquillity, also with the help of dividers to avoid distractions and interruptions.