NCT07034638

Effects of White and Pink Noise Applied Before and During Colonoscopy on Pain and Anxiety

Effects of White and Pink Noise Applied Before and During Colonoscopy on Pain and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 135 (actual)
• Sponsor: Akdeniz University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Detailed description

This study aims to evaluate the effects of white and pink noise applied before and during colonoscopy on pain and anxiety levels of patients. Colonoscopy is a widely used method in colon cancer screening and diagnosis and treatment of lower gastrointestinal system diseases; however, pain may occur in patients due to mesenteric distension and spasms during the procedure. In addition, many patients experience moderate anxiety during the procedure. Since pharmacological pain and anxiety management strategies may lead to some complications, in recent years, there has been an increase in the use of non-pharmacological methods such as music, video, virtual reality and distraction techniques. One of these methods, sound therapy, provides relaxation by directing the individual's attention to positive emotions. While white noise is a constant-intensity sound similar to the sound of the ocean or wind, pink noise resembles rain or rustling leaves with its lower frequency and soothing properties. There are a limited number of studies in the literature examining the effects of white and pink noise, but there is no study evaluating both types of noise together in colonoscopy patients. In order to fill this gap, the effects of white and pink noise on pain and anxiety are comparatively examined in this study.

Conditions

• Surgical Procedures, Elective
• Nurse Based Care Management

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	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.
BEHAVIORAL	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-06-24
• Primary completion: 2025-10-18
• Completion: 2025-11-01
• First posted: 2025-06-24
• Last updated: 2025-12-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)