Effect of peri-interventional music on postictal agitation in electroconvulsive therapy patients (MUSE): protocol for an open-label multicentre randomised controlled trial in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postictal agitation (PIA) is a common adverse effect following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Current pharmacological treatments for PIA have undesirable side effects, and interventions to prevent PIA are unsatisfactory. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of peri-interventional music on PIA for patients undergoing ECT. Additionally, the study will assess the impact of music on pretreatment anxiety and post-treatment cognitive impairment.

Methods and analysis

This multicentre, open-label, parallel randomised controlled trial (RCT) aims to include 92 patients from two centres in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Participants will be randomised into two groups: a music intervention group and a control group. The music group listens to recorded music 30 min b

SUBMITTER: van der Valk Bouman ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12699561 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature