Evaluation of The Effect of Music Therapy on Fear of Needle Electromyography (NCT07026487) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of The Effect of Music Therapy on Fear of Needle Electromyography
58 participantsStarted 2025-06-25
Plain-language summary
Electroneuromyography (ENMG) is a frequently employed methodology in the diagnosis and monitoring of neuromuscular disorders. It encompasses two principal components: nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle electromyography (EMG). While NST is conducted with the application of electrical stimulation, which may result in mild discomfort, needle EMG is employed for the examination of muscle electrical activity. It is acknowledged that the procedure may cause discomfort, anxiety and fear in patients, which may have an adverse effect on the test results. A variety of methods have been proposed to mitigate discomfort, including oral ibuprofen, cognitive therapy, and topical agents. Music therapy has demonstrated efficacy in alleviating anxiety and pain during numerous medical procedures; however, its impact on pain and anxiety during needle EMG remains unexplored. This study aims to examine the influence of music therapy on pain and anxiety in individuals undergoing needle EMG. To this end, the effects of needle EMG and music therapy on pain and anxiety will be contrasted in two distinct groups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients aged 18-70 years referred to the Electroneuromyography Unit with a prediagnosis of lumbosacral radiculopathy
. Patients whose cognitive status is sufficient to complete the study and who can be co-operated with
Exclusion criteria
. Individuals with hearing impairment and/or the use of hearing aids
. Patients with a history of significant neurological or psychiatric illness.
. Patients with cognitive impairment
. Patients with a diagnosis of polyneuropathy.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Visual analogue scale (VAS)
Timeframe: degree of pain during needle EMG, degree of satisfaction with the procedure during needle emg, Whether they are willing to repeat the procedure in the future after needle EMG, anxiety about the procedure: before, during and immediately after procedure
2
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)
Timeframe: before and immediately after procedure
3
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Timeframe: before and immediately after procedure
4
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Timeframe: before and immediately after procedure
5
Systolic-Diastolic Blood pressure
Timeframe: before, during and immediately after procedure
6
Pulse rate
Timeframe: before, during and immediately after procedure