🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-08-18

Passive Music Intervention for the Reduction of Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Aspiration and/or Biopsy (NCT06169267)

Phase III Intention to Treat Study of the Effect of Passive Music Intervention on Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Aspiration and/or Biopsy

🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Phase3 🩺 Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This phase III trial compares the effect of adding passive music when undergoing bone marrow biopsy/aspirate versus bone marrow biopsy/aspirate alone in reducing anxiety. Music therapy helps relieve pain or stress and promote well-being. Listening to music during a bone marrow biopsy/aspirate procedure may reduce anxiety during the procedure.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (7 items).

Location: City of Hope Medical Center — Duarte, California

Age range: 18 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

  • Bone Marrow Aspiration (PROCEDURE)
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy (PROCEDURE)
  • Music Therapy (PROCEDURE)
  • Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Hearing impairments, and non-verbal communication
  • Scheduled to undergo a sedated bone marrow biopsy
  • Scheduled to be premedicated with any anxiolytic or pain medication 30 minutes prior to the procedure
  • Unwillingness to listen to music
  • Altered mental health status that would prohibit informed consent and following protocol required instructions
  • Prospective participants who, in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with all study procedures (including compliance issues related to feasibility/logistics)

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • City of Hope Medical Center — Duarte, California

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (800) 826-4673

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗