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NCT05472909 Music Interventions During Wide-Awake Hand Surgery

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT05472909
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Wisconsin, Madison
Condition Anxiety
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 170 participants
Start Date 2026-07
Primary Completion 2027-07

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
All Conditions
Interventions
Standardized Relaxation MusicPersonal Choice of Music

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 170 participants in total. It began in 2026-07 with a primary completion date of 2027-07.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine if patients have a lower anxiety level during wide awake hand surgery while listening to their choice of music vs standardized relaxation music. Patients who are planning to undergo wide awake (local anesthetic only hand surgery) and agree to participate will be randomized to either a music intervention where they listen to their choice of music genre or standardized relaxation music during their time in the operating room. 170 participants will be enrolled and can expect to be on study for 2 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (18 years of age or older) patients * Undergoing Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) hand surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 18 * Patients unable to consent for themselves * Patients unwilling to consent * Non-English speaking patients * Patients with significant hearing impairment not able to be corrected with assistive devices

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Katie Schjei

✉ Schjei@ortho.wisc.edu

📞 608-234-6719

Principal Investigator

Lisa Kruse, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05472909 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05472909 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05472909 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Schjei@ortho.wisc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05472909 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Madison, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05472909 clinical trial?

NCT05472909 is sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison. The principal investigator is Lisa Kruse, MD at University of Wisconsin, Madison. The trial plans to enroll 170 participants.

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