Music as medicine: could a simple tune improve sleep for kids with epilepsy?

NCT ID NCT07696442

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether listening to specific music pieces every morning and night for six months can improve sleep and health in children aged 1.5 to 9 years with epilepsy, as well as their parents. Participants are randomly assigned to hear either a specially designed music track or a placebo version. The researchers will measure sleep quality using a wrist-worn device and track how often families stick with the routine.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Music-based intervention
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep quality and overall well-being for children with epilepsy and their families.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study without a clear phase, so results may not be conclusive. The benefit may be small or not apply to all children, and adherence to daily listening may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood-onset epilepsy syndrome epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EPILEPSY EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, 100, Taiwan

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