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Trial reportEuropean radiology2016

Randomized controlled trial of relaxation music to reduce heart rate in patients undergoing cardiac CT.

Ming Yen Ng, Yasser Karimzad, Ravi J Menezes, Bernd J Wintersperger, Qin Li, Julian Forero, Narinder S Paul, Elsie T Nguyen

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Trial report in European radiology, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05399927 ("Effects of Music Intervention Nursing in Advanced Life Support Ambulances), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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NCT05399927 nacompletednot on this map

"Effects of Music Intervention Nursing in Advanced Life Support Ambulances: a Randomised Trial"

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversidad Miguel Hernandez de ElcheRan2015 to 2016Enrolled41ConditionsMusic Therapy, Cardiovascular Diseases, Critical Care, EmergenciesArmsMusic Intervention
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8 authors.

Ming Yen NgDepartment of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. myng2@hku.hk.
Yasser KarimzadDepartment of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Ravi J MenezesDepartment of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Bernd J WinterspergerDepartment of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Qin LiDepartment of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Julian ForeroDepartment of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Narinder S PaulDepartment of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Elsie T NguyenDepartment of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo evaluate the heart rate lowering effect of relaxation music in patients undergoing coronary CT angiography (CCTA), pulmonary vein CT (PVCT) and coronary calcium score CT (CCS).

methodsPatients were randomised to a control group (i.e. standard of care protocol) or to a relaxation music group (ie. standard of care protocol with music). The groups were compared for heart rate, radiation dose, image quality and dose of IV metoprolol. Both groups completed State-Trait Anxiety Inventory anxiety questionnaires to assess patient experience.

resultsOne hundred and ninety-seven patients were recruited (61.9 % males); mean age 56y (19-86 y); 127 CCTA, 17 PVCT, 53 CCS. No significant difference in heart rate, radiation dose, image quality, metoprolol dose and anxiety scores. 86 % of patients enjoyed the music. 90 % of patients in the music group expressed a strong preference to have music for future examinations. The patient cohort demonstrated low anxiety levels prior to CT.

conclusionRelaxation music in CCTA, PVCT and CCS does not reduce heart rate or IV metoprolol use. Patients showed low levels of anxiety indicating that anxiolytics may not have a significant role in lowering heart rate. Music can be used in cardiac CT to improve patient experience. KEY POINTS: • Relaxation music does not reduce heart rate in cardiac CT • Relaxation music does not reduce beta-blocker use in cardiac CT • Relaxation music has no effect on cardiac CT image quality • Low levels of anxiety are present in patients prior to cardiac CT • Patients enjoyed the relaxation music and this results in improved patient experience.

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Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor AntagonistsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnxietyCoronary AngiographyDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMetoprololMiddle AgedMusic TherapyPulmonary VeinsRadiation DosageAdrenergic beta-1 Receptor AntagonistsMetoprololBeta-blockerCalcium scoreCoronary computed tomography angiographyHeart ratePulmonary vein CT

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PMID26817929

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