Improvisational music therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder assessed using brain imaging

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN18340173
• Lead Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital, IRB

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-04-04
• Last Update Posted: 9 September 2019
• Study Completion: 2020-10-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged between 24 - 72 months
2. Autism Spectrum Disorder confirmed by DSM-V and ADOS

Exclusion Criteria

1. Hearing/visual impairement, congenital genetic disease (cerebral palsy)
2. Seizure and other neurological condition
3. Other psychiatric disorder such as ADHD, schizophrenia, depression, bi-polar
4. Previous and on-going experiences of music therapy
5. Medication such as risperidone, aripirazole, SSRI, etc.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Severity of autism measured using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and Childhood Autism Rating Scale-2 (CARS 2) at baseline, 6 months, post-intervention (12 months)