Assessing the Effect of Music Therapy on the Anxiety of Patients Undergoing Intrauterine Insemination

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to measure and compare levels of patient anxiety, pain levels before before, during, and after the intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedure between patients who are randomized to receive music therapy and those who do not receive music therapy during the procedure as well as compare the pregnancy rate after the IUI procedure.

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older undergoing an IUI procedure.
  • IUI must be performed in the offices at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN or Eau Claire, WI.
  • IUI procedure must be on a weekday.
  • IUI procedure is scheduled to be completed by a nurse.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Non-English speaking.
  • IUI procedure on a weekend day.
  • IUI procedure is scheduled with an MD provider (known or expected to be difficult).
  • Planned IUI procedure is cancelled prior to undergoing the procedure.
  • The patient has a documented diagnosis of complete hearing loss or significant hearing impairment in both ears.
  • The patient has previous participated or declined enrollment in the study during a prior IUI procedure.

Eligibility last updated 6/14/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Alessandra Ainsworth, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Sarah Baumgarten M.D., Ph.D.

Baumgarten.Sarah@mayo.edu

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