Clinical Trial

A Study to Evaluate the Impact of Classical Music on Perceived Waiting Time and Satisfaction in Emergency Department Patients

Study acronym: MORAL
Completed
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Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate whether classical music in the Emergency waiting room can diminish perception of waiting times. Patients and relatives, after arriving in the ER waiting room will either listen to live classical music, recorded classical music, or no music at all.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2025-05-14; most recent amendment 2026-03-05.
Status change: Recruiting → Completed 2026-03-05
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06973993
Lead Sponsor Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona
Conditions Emergency Room
Enrollment 97 participants
Start Date 2025-04-01
Primary Completion 2025-08-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-08-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-09