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NCT Number: NCT06787833

The Effect of Classical Music on Dental Students' Stress and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The students adapted to the environment for the first 2 days, were informed about the study, and their informed consent was obtained. Participants were asked to answer all questions and to give a single answer to each question. The students filled in the questionnaire form used in the study without any intervention by the researcher. Participants filled out the same survey four times at different times following a specific protocol.

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Key information

Conditions

Psychological Factors

Age range

20 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Karabuk University, Karabük, Karabük Province, Turkey (Türkiye)

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About this study

The study was conducted with a specific protocol. First, they were asked to complete a questionnaire including socio-demographic data, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) before patient admission (T1). The students were asked to complete the same questionnaire at the end of the day after working for 2 days (T2) and in the morning on the 5th day of their study before seeing patients (T3). Each of the students participating in the study was given disposable headphones every day during the week of music listening. In this study, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata (1 hour 2 minutes) Mozart's Serenata Notturna KV239 (12.50 minutes) and Pachelbel's Canon in D major (6.16 minutes)were used. It was shared with the students via WhatsApp and they were allowed to listen to this music on their phones for 1 week (2 hours on average) during the study period. The same questionnaire was refilled at the end of the week in which music was played (T4).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged 20 years and over,
  • Systemically healthy and drug-free,
  • Students who were obliged to practice in the clinic of the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, within the scope of the education program

Exclusion criteria

  • Systemic diseases
  • Medication use

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Other

to complete a questionnaire including socio-demographic data, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) before patient admission (T1). The students were asked to complete the same questionnaire at the end of the day after working for 2 days (T2) and in the morning on the 5th day of their study before seeing patients (T3).The same questionnaire was refilled at the end of the week in which music was played (T4).

Listening to music

Other

Each of the students participating in the study was given disposable headphones every day during the week of music listening. In this study, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata (1 hour 2 minutes)23,55, Mozart's Serenata Notturna KV239 (12.50 minutes)18,19, and Pachelbel's Canon in D major (6.16 minutes)24,25 were used. It was shared with the students via WhatsApp and they were allowed to listen to this music on their phones for 1 week (2 hours on average) during the study period.

Primary outcomes

  1. Participants' initial stress and anxiety levels

    Time frame: up to 2 days

    In the period after the transition from remote learning to face-to-face education during the pandemic, it was determined that final-year dental students engaged in clinical practice experienced moderate levels of perceived stress and low levels of coronavirus anxiety.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Participants' stress and anxiety levels after listening to music

    Time frame: up to 2 weeks

    In this situation, the music played to the students was effective, as declines were observed in survey scores. However, relaxation and breathing exercises could also be recommended to dental students, who experience a stressful education process even outside of the pandemic. Psychological support and counseling could be provided when necessary.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karabuk University

Other

Collaborators

  • Ankara University

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Performing Clinical Practice With Classical Music on Dental Students' Stress and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jan 22, 2025
Registry last updated
Jan 22, 2025

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