Music Training and Child Development Study
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · Aug 12, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
The Music Training and Child Development Study is looking to find out if music training can help improve brain development in children, especially in controlling certain brain functions that are important for health. In this study, 114 Hispanic children aged 6 to 8 from underserved areas of Los Angeles will participate. They will be divided into two groups: one group will receive 24 months of after-school music training focused on playing string instruments, while the other group will participate in various activities like art, book clubs, and theater without specific music training. Researchers will gather information about the children's brain functions and behavior before and after the program to see if there are any benefits from the music training.
To be eligible for the study, children must have a normal IQ and come from low-income backgrounds in Los Angeles. They should not have any neurological or psychiatric disorders, and they must not have had more than six months of formal music training before joining the study. Participants can expect to engage in fun after-school activities and will undergo some assessments to track their progress throughout the study. This research could provide valuable insights into how music education impacts child development, which could be beneficial for families and communities in the future.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • normal IQ (standard score of \>85 in the Abbreviated Wechsler's Scale of Intelligence)
- • Hispanic/Latino living in LA within 2 miles radius of the location of the music and the afterschool programs
- • low SES as defined by Hollingshead Index cumulative score below 29
- • ages 6-8
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • current diagnosis of neurological or psychiatric disorders
- • prior engagement in formal and systematic music training for more than 6 months
- • previous or current diagnosis of severe hearing loss defined as air conduction thresholds greater than 60 dB HL through 8 kHz or- severe vision loss that is not correctable with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses
- • non-removable, non-MRI compatible body parts
- • Claustrophobia
About University Of Southern California
The University of Southern California (USC) is a prestigious research institution located in Los Angeles, California, known for its commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in various fields, including medicine and health sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, USC leverages its extensive resources, interdisciplinary expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct cutting-edge research aimed at improving patient outcomes and public health. The university fosters collaboration among its diverse faculty and students, ensuring a dynamic environment for the development and implementation of clinical studies that adhere to the highest ethical and scientific standards. Through its clinical trials, USC aims to contribute to the advancement of medical science and the translation of research findings into practical applications that benefit communities locally and globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Los Angeles, California, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Assal Habibi
Principal Investigator
University of Southern California
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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