Music Therapy for Surgery
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Participants may take part in this study if they are scheduled to undergo a surgery that meets the following: (1) traditional open surgery via laparotomy, (2) length of surgery \>3 hours, and (3) curative-intent surgical resection of a cancer in the stomach, pancreas, bile ducts, liver, or peritoneal surfaces. The purpose of this study is (1) to evaluate the feasibility of collecting blood samples prior to surgery, post-surgery and pre- music-assisted relaxation and imagery (MARI) intervention, and immediately post-MARI intervention and (2) to identify gene expression changes associated with MARI and explore their relationship with immediate changes in pain intensity. Participants will be in this study for the duration of their hospital admission for surgery.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Samuel N Rodgers-Melnick, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, University Hospitals
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults aged 50 to 80 who speak English, are having major open surgery (over 3 hours) to remove cancer in the stomach, pancreas, bile ducts, liver, or nearby areas. They must report moderate pain after surgery and not have uncorrected vision/hearing problems or serious cognitive issues.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Pre-Surgery
Participants undergo routine labs and phlebotomy prior to surgery
Post-Surgery and Pre-MARI
Participants undergo phlebotomy and prepare for MARI intervention
MARI Intervention
Participants engage in music-assisted relaxation and imagery, followed by phlebotomy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in gene expression and pain intensity
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Music-assisted relaxation and imagery (MARI)
Trial Overview
The study tests music-assisted relaxation and imagery (MARI) as a way to help manage surgical pain. Researchers will collect blood samples before and after MARI sessions during the hospital stay to see how it affects genes related to pain.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants will complete questionnaires to assess pain scores, participate in the MARI intervention, and undergo phlebotomy. Phlebotomy will occur prior to surgery (Day 0) as part of routine labs, post-surgery and pre- and post-MARI intervention (Day 1), and pre- and post-MARI intervention at a second timepoint determined by participant preference (up to Day 30).
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator
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