Music therapy intervention: Patient randomized to experimental Arm A will receive a classical music therapy intervention throughout the duration of their hospital stay for a minimally invasive lung resection.
Study summary
This study aims at evaluating whether music therapy intervention is effective in decreasing psychological (distress) and physical symptoms (pain) in patients with suspected or diagnosed lung cancer undergoing minimally invasive lung surgery.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Suspected or confirmed diagnosis of lung cancer
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Indication for lung resection through a minimally invasive surgery
* Signed written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Endocrinological disorders involving cortisol axis
* Chronic steroid intake \> 10 mg/day
* Concomitant treatment with drugs against symptomatic anxiety and/or depression
* Partial or complete hearing loss
* Inability to follow the schedule of investigation
* Patient unwilling to refrain from actively listening to other music (e.g., via other personal devices/headphones) outside of the prescribed musical intervention defined by the study protocol during the hospitalization.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Level of distress — From the day of surgery until the day of discharge from the hospital (in average 6 days after surgery) Change of the level of distress on the Distress thermometer
Pain intensity — From the day of surgery until the day of discharge from the hospital (in average 6 days after surgery) Change of pain intensity on the numerical scale
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI)
Bellinzona
Canton Ticino
Recruiting
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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