The Influence of Nature Sounds on the Well-Being of Patients After Orthopedic Procedures
Summary description of the study
A hospital stay can be associated with stress and restlessness for many people, especially after surgeries. To potentially make the stay more pleasant for patients in the future, we are conducting a study that examines the use of nature sounds to promote relaxation. Participation in this study typically lasts up to 3 days after the surgery in the hospital. If you choose to participate, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the experimental group or the control group. In the experimental group, you will listen to various nature sounds twice a day. In the control group, you will not receive any nature sounds. During your stay, you will also receive two questionnaires about your well-being to fill out. Participants assigned to the experimental group will receive a short telephone interview 14 days after the surgery.
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Intervention under investigation
Our intervention consists of nature sounds that are perceived as three-dimensional through the targeted positioning of audio technology.
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Disease under investigation
Support Healing Process
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1. Properly completed consent form 2. The patient's age is at least 18 years 3. Only patients undergoing orthopedic surgery (BASEC)
Exclusion criteria
1. Deafness 2. Severe cognitive impairments 3. Psychiatric disorders (e.g., anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, ...) (BASEC)
Trial sites
Basel
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Sponsor
Kantonsspital Baselland Bruderholz
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Contact
Contact Person Switzerland
Michael Hirschmann
+41 61 400 67 58
michael.hirschmann@clutterunibas.chKantonsspital Baselland Bruderholz
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Scientific Information
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Name of the authorising ethics committee (for multicentre studies, only the lead committee)
Ethics Committee northwest/central Switzerland EKNZ
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Date of authorisation
28.07.2025
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ICTRP Trial ID
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Official title (approved by ethics committee)
Evaluating the Impact of Nature Soundscapes on Post Operative Stress and Anxiety in Orthopedic Surgery Patients (BASEC)
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Public title
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Disease under investigation
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Intervention under investigation
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Type of trial
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Trial design
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Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
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Primary and secondary end points
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Registration date
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Incorporation of the first participant
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Secondary sponsors
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Secondary trial IDs
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Results-Individual Participant Data (IPD)
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Further information on the trial
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Results of the trial
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Link to the results in the primary register
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