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Effects of White and Pink Noise Applied Before and During Colonoscopy on Pain and Anxiety
Sponsor: Akdeniz University
Summary
In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of endoscopic procedures due to the increase in diseases. Colonoscopy is widely used in the screening and diagnosis of many diseases, especially colorectal cancer. However, colonoscopy is perceived as an invasive, painful and uncomfortable procedure by patients. Moreover, it can cause pain associated with embarrassment, fear, anxiety and physical and emotional discomfort.
Official title: Effects of White and Pink Noise Applied Before and During Colonoscopy on Pain and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
135
Start Date
2025-06-24
Completion Date
2025-09-18
Last Updated
2026-08-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
WNG
In addition to the hospital's standard care protocol, patients in this group will listen to white noise through headphones before and during the colonoscopy procedure, as directed by the researcher.
PNG
In addition to the standard care protocol, patients included in this group will listen to pink noise through headphones as directed by the researcher.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)