Effects of Music Intervention on the Brain Development of Preschool Children

Completed

• Conditions: Child Development

• Registration Number: NCT01275001
• Lead Sponsor: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed 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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-12
• Status Verified: 2011-01
• Study First Submitted: 2011-01-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-01-11
• Study First Posted: 2011-01-12
• Primary Completion: 2011-06
• Study Completion: 2011-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-10-04
• Last Update Posted: 2011-10-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 34

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cortical mantle thickness	5 months	Measure cortical mantle thickness in unsedated preschool-age children with an initial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and compare to measured cortical mantle thickness after a second MRI scan in the same children after 5 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hippocampal volume	5 months	Measure hippocampal volumes in unsedated preschool-age children with an initial MRI scan and compare hippocampal volumes in the same children with a second MRI scan after 5 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Avera Research Institute; 🇺🇸 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States