Music Use in Parturients Admitted to Labor & Delivery
Launched by TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER · May 6, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 25, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying how listening to music during labor affects anxiety, pain, and overall satisfaction for women giving birth. The researchers want to find out if playing music can help make the experience less stressful and more enjoyable compared to not having music at all. They will compare two groups: one group will listen to music for 10 minutes, while the other group will not listen to any music. Participants will be asked questions about their feelings of anxiety and pain at different times during their stay in the labor and delivery unit.
To be eligible for this trial, participants must be at least 18 years old, either in labor or scheduled to start labor, and able to give their consent to participate. They should also have a certain level of physical health. However, women who refuse to participate, have hearing difficulties, take daily anxiety medication, or have certain medical conditions will not be included. Participants can expect to listen to music or enjoy the quiet for a short time and then share their thoughts on how they felt during labor. This study aims to help improve the birthing experience for future mothers by understanding the role of music in this setting.
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age: 18 years or older
- • Laboring parturients or those scheduled for an induction of labor
- • Able to provide informed consent
- • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status rating of II-III
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patient refusal
- • Impaired hearing
- • Patient is taking at least one anxiolytic medication daily at baseline
- • Intrauterine fetal demise
- • Severe psychiatric disorder
About Tufts Medical Center
Tufts Medical Center is a leading academic medical institution located in Boston, Massachusetts, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a sponsor of clinical trials, Tufts Medical Center leverages its expertise in diverse medical disciplines to develop and test new therapies, enhance patient care, and contribute to the scientific community. With a focus on collaboration and rigorous methodologies, the center aims to translate research findings into practical applications that improve health outcomes for patients locally and globally. Its dedication to excellence is reflected in its partnerships with academic institutions, industry leaders, and healthcare organizations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported