Effects of Music Intervention on the Brain Development of Preschool Children

October 4, 2011 updated by: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

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 Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

34

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • South Dakota
      • Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57105
        • Avera Research Institute

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

3 years to 5 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants in this research project will be involved with a different research project (Avera Family Wellness Program) investigating the effects of a family-based wellness approach to addressing emotional-behavioral needs of preschool-age children and their families. The Avera Family Wellness Program (AFWP) consists of a group of children who receive the family-based intervention and a group of control preschool-age children.

Description

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 Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cortical mantle thickness
Time Frame: 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
5 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Hippocampal volume
Time Frame: 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
5 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Timothy Soundy, MD, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 10, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 11, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

January 12, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 6, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 4, 2011

Last Verified

January 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AIHBG-1360-MRI

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