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Effects of Music Intervention on the Brain Development of Preschool Children

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Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Status

Completed

Conditions

Child Development

Study type

Observational

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT01275001
AIHBG-1360-MRI

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the effects a musical intervention has on typical brain development in preschool-aged children.

Full description

This study will advance the science on brain research in young children by determining the effects of a musical intervention or training on children's brain development. The study will investigate how regular instruction in the Suzuki-like method of violin affects brain structure and function over the course of approximately five (5) months in preschool-aged children participating in an Early Childhood/Headstart preschool program when compared to a control group of their peers.

Enrollment

34 patients

Sex

All

Ages

3 to 5 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

  • Children who are between the ages of 3 and 4.5 years old and are involved in the intervention arm of the Avera Family Wellness Program
  • Children who are between the ages of 3 and 4.5 years old and are involved in the control arm of the Avera Family Wellness Program

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to provide written consent to participate in the research project
  • Unable to complete the MRI scan

Trial design

34 participants in 2 patient groups

Intervention children
Description:
Children who are receiving a Suzuki-like violin instruction through their participation in an Early Childhood/Headstart preschool program
Control Group
Description:
Preschool-age children who are not receiving Suzuki-like violin instruction

Trial contacts and locations

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