NCT07287254

The Effect of Different Types of Music on Pain and Anxiety During Wound Care Procedures in Patients With Venous Ulcers

The Effect of Different Types of Music on Pain and Anxiety During Wound Care Procedures in Patients With Venous Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 97 (actual)
• Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Objective: To evaluate the effects of different types of music (instrumental Turkish music and Western music without lyrics) played during wound care on pain, anxiety, and patient satisfaction among individuals with venous ulcers. Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 97 patients with venous ulcers were assigned to three groups: Western Music (n=32), Turkish Music (n=32), and Control (n=33). Patients in the music groups listened to their assigned music during routine wound dressing, while all patients received individualized, evidence-based care. Pain and anxiety were measured with VAS and STAI before, during, and after dressing, and patient satisfaction was assessed with VAS post-procedure.

Conditions

• Venous Leg Ulcer
• Pain
• Anxiety

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Turkish Music Intervention	The music intervention was prepared by a music therapy specialist. Patients in the intervention groups listened only to the music portion of the therapy via a USB player. The music was played continuously and repeatedly in the outpatient clinic for approximately 30-60 minutes (for patients whose dressing lasted at least 30-45 minutes) at a moderate volume of 20-45 dB (sufficient to avoid interfering with speech or communication). To enhance the effectiveness of music therapy, the listening experience was structured with gradual variations in tempo and dynamics. Major tonal sequences were preferred to stimulate neural activity. The selected pieces included instrumental Western Classical music and Turkish music (Nihavend makam), starting at a tempo of 60 bpm (Adagio) and gradually increasing to 100 bpm (Andante). Examples include W.A. Mozart's Flute and Horn Concertos for Western Classical music, and instrumental compositions in the Nihavend makam for Turkish music.
OTHER	Western Music Intervention	The music intervention was prepared by a music therapy specialist. Patients in the intervention groups listened only to the music portion of the therapy via a USB player. The music was played continuously and repeatedly in the outpatient clinic for approximately 30-60 minutes (for patients whose dressing lasted at least 30-45 minutes) at a moderate volume of 20-45 dB (sufficient to avoid interfering with speech or communication).\[22\] To enhance the effectiveness of music therapy, the listening experience was structured with gradual variations in tempo and dynamics. Major tonal sequences were preferred to stimulate neural activity. The selected pieces included instrumental Western Classical music and Turkish music (Nihavend makam), starting at a tempo of 60 bpm (Adagio) and gradually increasing to 100 bpm (Andante). Examples include W.A. Mozart's Flute and Horn Concertos for Western Classical music, and instrumental compositions in the Nihavend makam for Turkish music.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-05-02
• Primary completion: 2024-09-20
• Completion: 2024-09-20
• First posted: 2025-12-17
• Last updated: 2025-12-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)