CompletedNot Applicable

Music Intervention for Dialysis Patients

Singapore102 participantsStarted 2024-05-27

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the efficacy of both live and pre-recorded music interventions on alleviating the negative effects of dialysis treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does music intervention have an effect on experienced pain, itch, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in dialysis patients? * To what extent do pre-recorded and live music performances differ in their effect on experienced pain, itch, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in dialysis patients? Participants will Attend their regularly scheduled dialysis appointments for one week, and baseline data will be gathered (pain/itch NRS, WHO-5, DASS21). During the second week, participants will be exposed to live music, and research data will be gathered. This process will then be repeated in weeks 3 and 4, but with pre-recorded music as the intervention method. Researchers will compare baseline data to intervention data (within group comparison), as well as live music to pre-recorded (between group comparison).

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Are between 21 and 90 years old * Undergoing dialysis at the Corporation Road level 1 or Clementi NKF dialysis centre * Normal or corrected hearing * Willing to stay awake and listen during the music intervention * Are able to speak English, Mandarin, Malay, or Hokkien Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed dementia or cognitive impairment * Diagnosed psychiatric disorder

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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.

What they're measuring

DASS-21

Timeframe: Baseline measurements taken at the end of weeks 1 and 3, intervention measurements taken at the end of weeks 2 and 4.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06478524

SponsorNational University of Singapore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-22

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