Music classes for babies: a new way to boost development?
NCT ID NCT05868811
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether weekly music enrichment classes could improve parent-child interaction, reduce motivation for food (a marker for obesity risk), and enhance language development in 9- to 24-month-old infants from low-income families. Eighteen families were randomly assigned to either music classes or play groups for 16 weeks. Researchers measured outcomes through video recordings, questionnaires, and wearable language recorders.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, low-cost programs to support healthy development in at-risk infants.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study (18 participants) with no phase, so results may not apply broadly. The outcomes are exploratory and may not show clear benefits.
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ChildrensMHC
Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States