Pain and Music Therapy in Patients Suffering Arteritis (NCT01323504) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Pain and Music Therapy in Patients Suffering Arteritis
France25 participantsStarted 2011-06-15
Plain-language summary
It is estimated that 800,000 people in France suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD), of whom 1-2% present the most severe form critical limb ischaemia (CLI). In this situation, the patient frequently presents painful non-healing ulcers and focal gangrene. Wound care is generally associated with increasing pain. Pain relief may be challenging in spite of major analgesics.
Several studies in this country and elsewhere assessed the usefulness of music for chronic or acute pain relief during care. However, no data are published regarding the interest of music therapy for pain relief during local care in PAD patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and women, aged at least 18 years, affiliated to the health insurance scheme.
* Patients affected by arteritis of stage 5 or 6 at Limoges University Hospital in department cardiovascular Surgery.
* Patients requiring a daily repair of bandage, not exceeding fifteen minutes and provoking a pain
* Initial pain equal to three during local care in the digital scale.
* Having given their enlightened consent writes
Exclusion Criteria:
* Bypass and / or angioplasty lower than one week
* Diabetic neuropathy
* Patient who is going to undergo a surgery of amputation
* Patients affected by demented pathologies or by confusion
* Pregnant or breast-feeding women or without effective contraception
* Patients being the object of a saving of justice
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial looked at whether music therapy could help reduce pain during local wound or arteritis care — is that something that could realistically be added to my own care plan, or are there reasons it might not be suitable for me?
2Since this trial has already been completed, has my doctor seen or heard of any published results showing whether music therapy actually made a meaningful difference in pain levels during arteritis-related procedures?
3Given that this was a non-drug intervention study with no assigned phase, does that mean the risks of music therapy itself are considered very low, and could it be used alongside my standard pain management without interfering?
4If the results from this trial are promising, would my care team be willing to incorporate music therapy into my local wound care sessions, or is that not something this hospital or clinic typically offers?
5Before considering add-on approaches like music therapy, should I make sure my current arteritis pain management with standard treatments is fully optimized first?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.