This prospective randomized controlled study investigates the effect of perioperative music listening on anxiety and postoperative pain in patients undergoing Anatomical Endoscopic Enucleation of the Prostate (AEEP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia. A total of 135 patients were randomized into two parallel groups: 67 patients listened to relaxing instrumental music during the perioperative period, while 68 patients received standard care without music. Anxiety was assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory (SAI) immediately before surgery and 2 hours postoperatively, and pain was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at the postoperative 2nd hour. The study aims to determine whether a simple, non-pharmacological behavioral intervention can improve perioperative patient comfort and recovery outcomes in endoscopic prostate surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* male patients aged ≥40 years
* patients who underwent surgery under regional anesthesia without sedation
* patients who did not benefit from medical treatment for BPO
* preoperative International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) \>19
* preoperative maximum urine flow rate (Qmax) \<15 mL/sec
* post-voiding residual volume (PVR) \>50 mL.
Exclusion Criteria:
* patients with urethral stricture
* patients who underwent urological treatments other than laser enucleation of the prostate
* patients with urinary tract infections and/or hematuria
* patients with urinary system malignancy
* patients with a history of previous prostate surgery
* patients with neurogenic bladder
* patients with hearing impairment
* patients with psychiatric disorders or those using medications prescribed by a psychiatrist.
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?
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.
What they're measuring
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Change in State Anxiety Inventory (SAI) Score
Timeframe: From baseline (immediately before surgery) to postoperative 2nd hour.