Randomised Controlled Trial of the Effect of Music on Women Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatments.

Randomised Controlled Trial of the Effect of Music on Women Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatments.

To investigate whether listening to music at the time of embryo transfer reduces anxiety levels in women undergoing assisted conception treatment.

An assessor-blinded randomized case control study in an IVF center, England UK will randomise women into 'music' (listened to self-selected music during embryo transfer) or 'control' (no music) groups. Participants will complete the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory prior to, and immediately following a post-treatment observation period. Total scores will be compared.

Inclusion Criteria:

Eligible participants were women aged between 25-40 years, undergoing IVF or ICSI with fresh or frozen embryos to completion from February 2013 to December 2013.

Exclusion Criteria:

Women unable to consent or with hearing impairment were excluded.