Music and Symptom Relief in Radiotherapy Patient (MUSİC)

May 20, 2025 updated by: Duygu Akbas Uysal, Ege University

Effects of Music on Pain, Anxiety and Stress Levels in Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of music therapy administered during radiotherapy sessions on pain, stress, and anxiety levels in cancer patients. The intervention involves playing Musicure, a therapeutic music track, for 30 minutes via speakers during radiotherapy. The study includes two groups: an intervention group receiving music therapy and a control group receiving standard care without music.

Participants' pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), while anxiety and stress levels were measured using the Face Anxıety Subscale ( FAS).

A total of 120 adult cancer patients undergoing outpatient radiotherapy at Tınaztepe Unıversty were included. The study was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Öğr. Üyesi [Duygu AKBAŞ UYSAL (Principal Investigator) and co-researchers Prof.Dr Fsun ŞENUZUN AYKAR, Prof.Dr Zümra ARICAK ALICIKUŞ The research complies with ethical standards and has received approval from [insert name of ethics committee].

This study investigates a low-cost, non-pharmacological intervention that has the potential to improve symptom management and quality of life in cancer patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

120

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
    • İ̇zmi̇r
      • Izmir, İ̇zmi̇r, Turkey, 35900
        • Tinazetepe Bayrakli Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Volunteer to participate in the study,
  • 18 years of age and older,
  • No hearing problems,
  • No communication and speech problems

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Those diagnosed with psychiatric and neurological diseases,

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: control group
Behavioral: control group
No intervention
Experimental: Experimental Arm
Participants in this group will listen to MusICure music through speakers for 30 minutes during each radiotherapy session. The intervention is designed to provide a calming auditory experience to reduce anxiety and improve comfort during treatment.
Behavioral: Experimantal group
Participants in the experimental group listened to MusICure music via speakers for 30 minutes during each radiotherapy session. The intervention was administered concurrently with radiotherapy and aimed to reduce anxiety and emotional distress.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pain Level
Time Frame: Baseline (before radiotherapy on Day 1) and immediately after the radiotherapy session on Day 1.
Changes in pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) immediately before and after a single radiotherapy session. The VAS score ranges from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain).
Baseline (before radiotherapy on Day 1) and immediately after the radiotherapy session on Day 1.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
anxiety level
Time Frame: Baseline (before radiotherapy on Day 1) and immediately after the radiotherapy session on Day 1.
Changes in anxiety levels were assessed using the Facial Anxiety Scale (FAS), a visual scale ranging from 0 (no anxiety) to 5 (severe anxiety), immediately before and after a single radiotherapy session.
Baseline (before radiotherapy on Day 1) and immediately after the radiotherapy session on Day 1.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Ege University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 4, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 4, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

January 30, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 13, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 20, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

May 28, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 28, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 20, 2025

Last Verified

May 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1150

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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