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Behavioural Intervention

Music listening then piano training for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Synchrony Trial)

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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by The Mind Research Network
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks
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Synchrony Trial Summary

This trial aims to see if music training can help children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) improve their behavior and cognitive abilities. Participants will either practice piano daily or listen to music daily for

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children who have been exposed to alcohol before birth and have been diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). They should be able to participate in daily music activities for 12 weeks.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if piano training or listening to music can help improve behavior and brain functions like attention and memory in kids with FASD. Each child will do both activities, one after the other, for 12 weeks each, with their order chosen randomly.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-medical interventions such as piano playing and music listening, there are no expected side effects related to medication. However, participants may experience fatigue or frustration.

Synchrony Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Assessment of Attention using the Conners Continuous Performance Test
Assessment of Working Memory using Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC V)
Assessment of behavioral regulation - Inhibit
Secondary outcome measures
Assessment of cognitive flexibility

Synchrony Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Piano training then music listeningExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will practice piano for 10 minutes per day for 12 weeks. After one week of assessments, participants will listen to music for 10 minutes per day for 12 weeks.
Group II: Music listening then piano trainingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will listen to music for 10 minutes per day for 12 weeks. After one week of assessments, participants will practice piano for 10 minutes per day for 12 weeks.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Music listening
2019
N/A
~720

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Mind Research NetworkLead Sponsor
26 Previous Clinical Trials
2,438 Total Patients Enrolled
University of New MexicoOTHER
374 Previous Clinical Trials
3,528,609 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
167 Patients Enrolled for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
~20 spots leftby Sep 2025
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