NCT06993441

Music and Symptom Relief in Radiotherapy Patient

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

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 120 (actual)
• Sponsor: Ege University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

Conditions

• Music Therapy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.
BEHAVIORAL	control group	No intervention

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-04
• Primary completion: 2025-01-04
• Completion: 2025-01-30
• First posted: 2025-05-28
• Last updated: 2025-05-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)