Chronic lower back pain effects of music on fluoroscopic guided (CLEF) interventional pain procedures: a randomized controlled trial
Authors' conclusion
While music medicine during LMBB did not significantly impact pain intensity or unpleasantness, it demonstrated a notable reduction in patient anxiety, especially in those with higher pain catastrophizing tendencies.
Study context
- Population
- Patients undergoing first-time lumbar medial branch blocks (LMBB) without sedation
- Participants
- 150 patients
- Comparison
- Music medicine vs control during LMBB without sedation
- Music medicinen = 74
- Controln = 76reference
- Primary endpoint
- Changes in pain scores before and after the procedure
Methodological detailsprospective
- Prospective
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Postprocedure pain intensity and unpleasantness
- Music medicine vs Control: P = 0.32
- Music medicine vs Control: P = 0.4
Secondary outcomes
| Outcome | P value |
|---|---|
| Anxiety scoresSignificant reduction in the music medicine group | P = 0.049 |
Anxiety scores
- Reduction particularly in patients with higher baseline Pain Catastrophizing Scale scores
Hemodynamic parameters, patient satisfaction, desire for repeat procedures
- No significant differences between groups
Original publication
Chronic lower back pain effects of music on fluoroscopic guided (CLEF) interventional pain procedures: a randomized controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med. Published 8 June 2025. doi:10.
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