RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05472909

Music Interventions During Wide-Awake Hand Surgery

Music Interventions During Wide-Awake Hand Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Enrollment

170 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Surgery Anxiety

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine if patients have a lower anxiety level during wide awake hand surgery while listening to their choice of music vs standardized relaxation music. Patients who are planning to undergo wide awake (local anesthetic only hand surgery) and agree to participate will be randomized to either a music intervention where they listen to their choice of music genre or standardized relaxation music during their time in the operating room. 170 participants will be enrolled and can expect to be on study for 2 weeks.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether playing music during hand surgery performed while the patient is fully awake (using only local anesthesia, no general anesthesia) helps reduce anxiety and improve the patient's experience. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You are scheduled for hand surgery using the WALANT technique — which uses only local anesthesia and no tourniquet, meaning you are awake during the procedure - You are an English speaker **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 - You have significant hearing impairment that cannot be corrected with a hearing aid - You are unable to consent for yourself - You do not speak English Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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