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The effect of nature-based sounds on nausea, vomiting, and stress

The effect of nature-based sounds on nausea, vomiting, and stress in Acute myeloid leukemia patients undergoing chemotherapy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230612058466N1
Enrollment
114
Registered
2023-07-01
Start date
2023-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Acute myeloid leukemia. Acute myeloid leukemia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: An MP3 device containing different sounds based on nature will be provided to the patients of the intervention group. These sounds include: the sound of birds, the

Sponsors

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Consent to enter the study Patients with recently diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia. (New cases) Patients who will undergo chemotherapy for the first time. Patients who have the same chemotherapy protocol. Patients who are fully conscious and not under airway intubation. Patients who are not in a critical health condition and listening to music is safe for them. No current smoking No drug addiction Patients who do not have respiratory and psychological diseases diagnosed by a physician. Ability to read and write Patients who are at least 18 years old.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients undergoing outpatient chemotherapy. Patients with hearing impairment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The score of the Rhodes Nausea and Vomiting Severity Questionnaire is less than 9. The DASS-21 score for stress is less than 19. Timepoint: Before starting the intervention and then every day for 7 days. Method of measurement: Rhodes questionnaire to measure the severity and frequency of nausea and vomiting; DASS-21 questionnaire to measure stress.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The quality of life score of the patients is at a good level. Timepoint: Before starting the intervention; 7 days and 30 days after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (QLQ-C30).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShahram Molavynejad

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

shahrambaraz@ajums.ac.ir+98 61 3373 8070

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026