What is the mechanism of action of this treatment?

Common treatments for obesity include lifestyle interventions such as dietary changes, increased physical activity, and behavioral therapy, which aim to reduce caloric intake and increase energy expenditure. Pharmacologic treatments often involve medications that suppress appetite, increase satiety, or reduce nutrient absorption. These treatments are crucial for obesity patients as they address both the physical and psychological aspects of weight management. Structured activities like music therapy can enhance these interventions by providing cognitive and social benefits, improving adherence to lifestyle changes, and promoting overall well-being.

What side effects are associated with this type of intervention?

Common treatments for obesity include lifestyle interventions, dietary therapy, and drug therapy. Lifestyle interventions, such as increased physical activity and dietary changes, generally have minimal side effects but may be challenging to maintain long-term. Dietary therapy can lead to nutritional deficiencies if not well-balanced. Drug therapies, such as semaglutide, can cause gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Additionally, some psychotropic medications used in lifestyle interventions for patients with severe mental illness can cause sedation, anticholinergic effects, and weight gain.

What prior FDA approvals exist?

FDA-approved treatments for obesity primarily include pharmacological options such as orlistat, which reduces fat absorption, and medications like sibutramine and topiramate, which affect appetite and weight. These treatments focus on weight loss and metabolic health rather than cognitive or social benefits. The Music Enrichment Program, which aims to improve parent-child interactions and language environment, aligns more closely with behavioral and psychosocial interventions rather than these pharmacological treatments.

What other types of research exist?

Promising, novel alternatives to Music Enrichment Programs for obesity patients include: 1) Mindful Eating Programs, which have shown to decrease BMI and improve eating behaviors; 2) Weight-neutral lifestyle education focusing on intuitive eating and carbohydrate quality, which has been found to be feasible and acceptable; and 3) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with mindfulness interventions, which have shown potential in managing depressive symptoms and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. These interventions offer cognitive and social benefits similar to structured musical activities.

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Music Enrichment for Child Development

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Waitlist Available

Led By Kai Ling Kong, PhD

Research Sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 8-weeks, 16-weeks

Summary

This trial aims to see if a music program can improve how parents and young children from low-income families interact, reduce children's desire for food, and improve their language skills. Families will either join music classes or play groups, and researchers will observe and measure changes.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for families with children aged 9 to 24 months who meet the criteria for the National Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program. Participants should be willing to commit to a 6-month program involving music or play sessions.

What is being tested?

The study tests if a music enrichment program can improve parent-child interactions, reduce children's motivation for food, and enhance their language environment compared to regular play group sessions.

What are the potential side effects?

There are no direct medical side effects expected from participating in this trial as it involves non-medical interventions such as music classes and play groups.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 8-weeks, 16-weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 8-weeks, 16-weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 8-weeks, 16-weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change from Baseline Quality of parent-child interactions at 8-weeks and 16-weeks

Change from Baseline conversational turns at 8 weeks and 16 weeks

Change from Baseline infant food reinforcing ratio at 8 weeks and 16 weeks

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Music TogetherExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Play GroupPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Music Together

2023

N/A

~20

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Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.

Mechanism Of Action

Side Effect Profile

Prior Approvals

Other Research

Common treatments for obesity include lifestyle interventions such as dietary changes, increased physical activity, and behavioral therapy, which aim to reduce caloric intake and increase energy expenditure. Pharmacologic treatments often involve medications that suppress appetite, increase satiety, or reduce nutrient absorption. These treatments are crucial for obesity patients as they address both the physical and psychological aspects of weight management. Structured activities like music therapy can enhance these interventions by providing cognitive and social benefits, improving adherence to lifestyle changes, and promoting overall well-being.

A pilot open-label feasibility trial examining an adjunctive mindfulness intervention for adolescents with obesity.