Lullabies for epilepsy: a musical stress relief for expectant moms

NCT ID NCT05503290

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether participating in the Lullaby Project—where pregnant women with epilepsy work with musicians to create a personal lullaby—can improve their quality of life and reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Thirty first-time pregnant women with epilepsy will be randomly assigned to the lullaby program or standard care. The goal is to see if this creative, non-drug approach offers emotional benefits during pregnancy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Lullaby Project (music composition program)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease stress and improve well-being during pregnancy for people with epilepsy.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (30 people) with no blinding, so results may not be generalizable. The main benefit is likely emotional support, not a medical treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Empowerment epilepsy pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EPILEPSY PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Health Network
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada

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