Music Interventions During Wide-Awake Hand Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine if patients have a lower anxiety level during wide awake hand surgery while listening to their choice of music vs standardized relaxation music. Patients who are planning to undergo wide awake (local anesthetic only hand surgery) and agree to participate will be randomized to either a music intervention where they listen to their choice of music genre or standardized relaxation music during their time in the operating room. 170 participants will be enrolled and can expect to be on study for 2 weeks.
Description
Music has been shown to decrease anxiety and pain during surgery. Wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) surgery on the hand is gaining popularity due to efficiency, cost savings and patient safety. Despite the popularity of WALANT, it still can be anxiety producing even for patients who choose to proceed with surgery without sedation. Music has been shown to decrease anxiety during surgery, but patients' music choices vary widely. The frequency (Hz) of the music intervention has been shown to impact pain reduction, and patient choice of music has been shown to increase sense of c…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (18 years of age or older) patients * Undergoing Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) hand surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 18 * Patients unable to consent for themselves * Patients unwilling to consent * Non-English speaking patients * Patients with significant hearing impairment not able to be corrected with assistive devices
Interventions
- OtherStandardized Relaxation Music
Participants listen to standardized relaxation music during surgery.
- OtherPersonal Choice of Music
Participants listen to their preferred music during surgery.
Location
- University of WisconsinMadison, Wisconsin