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The Efficacy of Music as an Adjunct Analgesic in Reducing Pain and Anxiety During Ultrasound-guided Manual Vacuum Aspiration (USG-MVA): A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Chinese University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2026-05-07
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the use of music therapy as an additional pain control method during ultrasound-guided manual vacuum aspiration (USG-MVA), a surgical treatment for early pregnancy loss. This procedure is safer and more cost-effective than traditional surgery but often causes significant pain and anxiety. The study aims to see if music can reduce pain and anxiety levels experienced by women undergoing USG-MVA, addressing both physical discomfort and psychological distress. Participants are randomly assigned to two groups: one receives routine USG-MVA care plus music therapy via Bluetooth headphones playing their chosen music during the procedure, while the other group receives routine care without music. Routine care includes oral medications like Misoprostol for cervical priming, naproxen or alternatives for pain, and local anesthesia during the procedure. Music therapy starts when the patient is positioned and ends when the procedure is complete. Women in the study will rate their pain using a visual analog scale before, during, immediately after, and two hours after the procedure. Anxiety and stress levels are measured with questionnaires and saliva tests for stress biomarkers. Researchers will assess pain and anxiety differences between groups, patient satisfaction, and physiological stress responses. The study includes follow-up visits and aims to analyze data using statistical software to determine the impact of music therapy on pain and anxiety during USG-MVA.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Effect of Music Therapy Under Ultrasound Guided Manual Vacuum Aspiration
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women 18 years old or above
- Hospitalized for termination of first trimester pregnancy under local anaesthesia
- Feasible for USG-MVA procedure
You will not qualify if you...
- Being a minor or adult protected by law
- Not feasible for MVA procedure
- Partial or total hearing impairment
- Taking anxiolytics or analgesics before arriving at the hospital
- Refusal to participate
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) for eligibility assessment and consent
Duration - Single day procedure
Participants undergo ultrasound-guided manual vacuum aspiration (USG-MVA) with or without music therapy during the procedure to evaluate pain and anxiety levels.
1 visit (in-person) on the day of the procedure
Duration - Up to 3 weeks after the procedure
Participants are observed for post-procedure outcomes including pain, anxiety, physiological stress, and satisfaction. A pregnancy test is done to evaluate completeness of evacuation.
1 follow-up visit approximately 3 weeks after the procedure
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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Research Team
H
Hiu Tan Margaret Lee
P
Pui Wah Jacqueline Chung, MBBS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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