The Impact of Varied Music Applications on Pain Perception and Situational Pain Catastrophizing

Colebaugh, Carin; Wilson, Jenna; Flowers, K. Mikayla; Overstreet, Demario S; Wang, Dan; Edwards, Robert R.; Chai, Peter R.; Schreiber, Kristin L.

doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2023.01.006

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“…In studies on QST, music, per se, was able to reduce measures of mechanical pain sensitivity in healthy subjects [36,37], particularly through singing [38]. A recent study with healthy subjects showed that participant-chosen favourite music can improve several aspects of nociceptive processing as measured through QST compared to white noise or relaxing music [39]. However, this study did not evaluate the emotional impact of the music.…”

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The Impact of Music Perception on Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST)

Evers,

Brameyer,

Pogatzki-Zahn

2024

JCM

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Objective: The impact of listening to music on pain perception has been evaluated using questionnaires and numeric/visual analogue scales. In this study, the impact of music perception on sensory pain functions was measured by means of quantitative sensory testing. Methods: We enrolled 10 female and 10 male healthy subjects (10 of them were professional musicians). All subjects underwent, in total, four quantitative sensory testing measures (first: baseline; second: after pleasant music [Johannes Brahms, 3rd symphony, 3rd movement]; third: after unpleasant music [Krzysztof Penderecki, Threnos]; fourth: after a longer break). The pleasantness of music was evaluated using the Ertel differential scale. Results: After the participants listened to pleasant music, an increased sensitivity to cold stimuli (both threshold and pain), to mechanical stimuli (only for threshold), and to repeated stimuli (wind-up reaction) was noted. Listening to unpleasant music was not associated with changes in sensitivity. We did not observe any significant differences between male and female subjects or between musicians and non-musicians. There was no significant correlation between the rating of the music as pleasant/unpleasant and the different quantitative sensory testing measures. Conclusions: Our data show that listening to music inducing a pleasant feeling can increase the sensitivity to stimuli applied during a quantitative sensory testing session. This should be considered when performing or interpreting quantitative sensory testing examinations. Interestingly, this finding is in contrast to the observation that listening to music can decrease pain perception during painful procedures.

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confidence: 86%

The Impact of Music Perception on Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST)

Evers,

Brameyer,

Pogatzki-Zahn

2024

JCM

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“…Several recent studies have assessed the effect of music on TSP and CPM/DNIC. While one study did not observe changes in either pain sensitivity mechanism when healthy subjects listened to favorite music (Colebaugh et al, 2023), two other studies reported that TSP but not CPM/DNIC was significantly reduced when listening to music of some kind (Chai et al, 2020;Cabon et al, 2021).…”

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“…when listening to music: the type of music that is presented, when and for what period(s) of time, whether it is live or pre-recorded, and the presence or absence of lyrics (e.g., Sakamoto et al, 2018;Martin-Saavedra et al, 2018b;Richard-Lalonde et al, 2020;Wu et al, 2021;Loewy, 2022;Chow et al, 2023;Lee et al, 2023). When listening to favorite music chosen by a patient, pleasant and relaxing choices are often shown to be the most effective (Nilsson et al, 2005;Nilsson, 2008;Roy et al, 2008;Dobek et al, 2014;Hsieh et al, 2014;Garza-Villareal et al, 2017;Lin et al, 2019;Lunde et al, 2019;Antioch et al, 2020;Howlin and Rooney, 2021;Howlin et al, 2022;Colebaugh et al, 2023;Lu et al, 2023;Valevicius et al, 2023). iii.…”

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The psychophysiology of music-based interventions and the experience of pain

Arnold,

Bagg,

Harvey

2024

Front. Psychol.

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In modern times there is increasing acceptance that music-based interventions are useful aids in the clinical treatment of a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions, including helping to reduce the perception of pain. Indeed, the belief that music, whether listening or performing, can alter human pain experiences has a long history, dating back to the ancient Greeks, and its potential healing properties have long been appreciated by indigenous cultures around the world. The subjective experience of acute or chronic pain is complex, influenced by many intersecting physiological and psychological factors, and it is therefore to be expected that the impact of music therapy on the pain experience may vary from one situation to another, and from one person to another. Where pain persists and becomes chronic, aberrant central processing is a key feature associated with the ongoing pain experience. Nonetheless, beneficial effects of exposure to music on pain relief have been reported across a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, and it has been shown to be effective in neonates, children and adults. In this comprehensive review we examine the various neurochemical, physiological and psychological factors that underpin the impact of music on the pain experience, factors that potentially operate at many levels – the periphery, spinal cord, brainstem, limbic system and multiple areas of cerebral cortex. We discuss the extent to which these factors, individually or in combination, influence how music affects both the quality and intensity of pain, noting that there remains controversy about the respective roles that diverse central and peripheral processes play in this experience. Better understanding of the mechanisms that underlie music’s impact on pain perception together with insights into central processing of pain should aid in developing more effective synergistic approaches when music therapy is combined with clinical treatments. The ubiquitous nature of music also facilitates application from the therapeutic environment into daily life, for ongoing individual and social benefit.

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“…Listening to pleasurable and comforting music can encourage relaxation and positive emotions, which may relieve pain by reducing stress and anxiety; this is called emotional regulation [ 60 ]. Lastly, through neurochemical modulation, music induces the release of endorphins, which can act as analgesics to minimize pain sensations [ 61 , 62 ]. A study examined the effect of listening to patient-selected music on the pain and anxiety levels of hemodialysis patients during vascular access operations [ 63 ].…”

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Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Management in Hemodialysis: A Narrative Review

Kassim,

Pantazi,

Nori

et al. 2023

JCM

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This narrative review aims to summarize non-pharmacological interventions for pain management in hemodialysis patients, assessing their potential benefits and limitations in enhancing patient well-being and quality of life. We reviewed the current literature on five primary non-pharmacological interventions: acupuncture, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, virtual reality, and alternative methods such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, music therapy, and aromatherapy. We analyzed the evidence regarding their effectiveness, feasibility, and optimal implementation strategies. The existing evidence supports the potential benefits of these interventions in managing pain and improving the well-being of hemodialysis patients. However, further high-quality research is needed to confirm their effectiveness, establish implementation best practices, and assess their long-term impact on patient outcomes. Non-pharmacological interventions hold promise for pain management in hemodialysis patients. Additional research is required to optimize these interventions and validate their effectiveness, contributing to comprehensive pain management strategies for this vulnerable patient population.

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The Impact of Varied Music Applications on Pain Perception and Situational Pain Catastrophizing

Cited by 7 publications

References 63 publications

The Impact of Music Perception on Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST)

The Impact of Music Perception on Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST)

The psychophysiology of music-based interventions and the experience of pain

Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Management in Hemodialysis: A Narrative Review

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