Evaluation of a web app-based music intervention on pain during wound closure in the emergency department: The EMERGENCE randomized controlled trial
Authors' conclusion
In this population, which demonstrated an average light maximal pain intensity, we showed no significant difference regarding the pain intensity during wound suturing.
Study context
- Population
- Patients undergoing wound suturing in the ED
- Participants
- 170 patients
- Comparison
- Web app-based music intervention vs no music during wound closure
- Primary endpoint
- Maximal pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) during wound closure
Methodological detailsprospective, open-label, multicentre, Between June 2022 and February 2023
- Prospective
- Open-label
- Multicentre
- Between June 2022 and February 2023
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Maximal pain VAS during suturing
P = 0.197
Further findings
| Outcome | P value |
|---|---|
| Respiratory rateSignificantly lower in music group | P = 0.002 |
| Anxiety scoreSignificantly lower in music group | P = 0.042 |
| Patient satisfaction scoreSignificantly improved in music group | P = 0.0002 |
| Physician satisfaction scoreSignificantly improved in music group | P < 0.0001 |
Original publication
Evaluation of a web app-based music intervention on pain during wound closure in the emergency department: The EMERGENCE randomized controlled trial. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. Published 21 May 2025. doi:10.
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