Passive Music Intervention for the Reduction of Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Aspiration and/or Biopsy

Launched by CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL CENTER · Dec 5, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring whether listening to music during a bone marrow biopsy or aspiration can help reduce anxiety for patients undergoing these procedures. The study is designed to see if adding passive music to the experience makes a difference in how anxious patients feel compared to those who do not listen to music. Music therapy is known to help with stress and pain relief, and this trial aims to understand its effectiveness in a medical setting.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a blood-related condition that requires a bone marrow biopsy or aspiration. You should be able to read English or have someone assist you with the study materials. However, individuals with hearing impairments, those who will be sedated during the procedure, or those who are unwilling to listen to music cannot participate. If you join the study, you can expect to listen to music during your procedure, which may help you feel calmer and more comfortable. This trial is currently looking for participants, so if you think this might be suitable for you, please consider reaching out for more information.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Documented informed consent of the participant and/or legally authorized representative
• • Willingness to participate in the study
• • Ability to read English, or willingness to have one of the staff members help with the questionnaire
• • Age: ≥ 18 years
• • Hematological conditions requiring a bone marrow biopsy and/or aspiration procedure, regardless of their disease state, and experience with such procedures
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Hearing impairments, and non-verbal communication
• • Scheduled to undergo a sedated bone marrow biopsy
• • Scheduled to be premedicated with any anxiolytic or pain medication 30 minutes prior to the procedure
• • Unwillingness to listen to music
• • Altered mental health status that would prohibit informed consent and following protocol required instructions
• • Prospective participants who, in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with all study procedures (including compliance issues related to feasibility/logistics)