NCT00822497

Efficacy of Music Therapy Protocols for Burn Debridement

The Efficacy of Music Therapy Protocols for Decreasing Pain, Anxiety, and Muscle Tension Levels During Burn Debridement: A Prospective Randomized Crossover Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: MetroHealth Medical Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 7 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this prospective, crossover randomized study is to explore the efficacy of two music therapy protocols on pain, anxiety, and muscle tension levels throughout the debridement process in individuals hospitalized with moderate to severe burns.

Detailed description

The study is a prospective, randomized crossover clinical trial conducted on a 14-bed inpatient comprehensive burn care center. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Music-Based Imagery (MBI) and Music Alternate Engagement (MAE) for pain and anxiety management for burn patients throughout the debridement process.

Conditions

• Pain Management

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Music-Based Imagery (MBI)	MBI is form of music-assisted relaxation with imagery. This protocol is used at the patients' bedside before and after the debridement process.
BEHAVIORAL	Music Alternate Engagement (MAE)	MAE consisted of a menu of music therapy interventions aimed at engaging the patients in music and diverting them away from the debridement process.

Timeline

• Start date: 2004-10-01
• Primary completion: 2010-07-01
• Completion: 2010-07-01
• First posted: 2009-01-14
• Last updated: 2010-07-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States