Music Therapy's Effect on Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy (NCT07261267) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Music Therapy's Effect on Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
Turkey (Türkiye)72 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized controlled clinical study is to learn about the effects of music therapy on anxiety, stress, pain, and patient satisfaction in cancer patients who are newly starting radiotherapy (radiation treatment).
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Can music therapy lower the levels of anxiety and stress in patients receiving radiotherapy? Can music therapy improve the pain felt during the radiotherapy experience and overall satisfaction? Researchers will compare patients receiving standard radiotherapy (control group) with patients receiving music therapy alongside their radiotherapy (experimental group).
Participants (72 total) will:
Be 18 years and older and newly starting curative radiotherapy. Answer short surveys (STAI-SF, SDT, VAS) to measure their anxiety, stress, and pain levels before and after treatment.
Participants in the experimental group will receive a 15-20 minute music therapy session consisting of meditative and instrumental music during their first radiotherapy session.
This study aims to provide reliable data to guide clinical practice by showing whether music therapy offers a multifaceted approach to managing the psychological and physical challenges associated with cancer treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be a cancer patient 18 years of age or older.
* Must be newly starting curative external radiotherapy.
* Must volunteer to participate in the study and sign the Informed Consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having an advanced stage psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia).
* Having hearing loss.
* Having a prior history of an adverse reaction to music therapy.
* Receiving radiotherapy for palliative (symptom relief) purposes.
* Having received radiotherapy previously (for reasons such as brachytherapy, a different type of cancer, or recurrence).
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 reduce anxiety and stress during radiotherapy — since it's now completed, has my care team seen the results, and do they think this kind of approach might be worth adding alongside my own radiation treatment?
2The study measured anxiety using something called the STAI-SF and stress using the SDT — can you help me understand what those scores actually mean in practice, and whether the changes seen were meaningful enough to make a real difference in how patients felt day to day?
3Since this trial is listed as Phase NA, which I understand often means it was studying an experience or supportive care rather than a drug, does that change how confident you are in the findings compared to a standard drug trial?
4Music therapy sounds relatively low-risk, but are there any reasons it might not be appropriate for me specifically during my radiotherapy — for example, could it interfere with my treatment schedule or distract from instructions I need to follow during sessions?
5Are there other supportive care options you'd recommend for managing anxiety and stress during my radiotherapy, and how do they compare to what this music therapy trial was testing?
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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
1
Change in Anxiety Level (STAI-SF)
Timeframe: mmediately before the start of the radiotherapy session (Pre-test) and immediately after the end of the radiotherapy session (Post-test).
2
Change in Stress Level (SDT)
Timeframe: Immediately before the start of the radiotherapy session (Pre-test) and immediately after the end of the radiotherapy session (Post-test).