Live music vs. recorded: tiny study tests if melodies boost brain recovery in comatose kids

NCT ID NCT07209657

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will compare live music therapy to recorded music in 10 children aged 1-18 with disorders of consciousness after severe brain injury. Over 10 days, researchers will measure changes in consciousness using a simple checklist and video recordings. Parents will also share their experiences. The goal is to see if live music offers extra benefits for recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Live music therapy and recorded music
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that live music therapy boosts consciousness recovery in children with severe brain injuries, guiding better hospital care.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 10 children, so results may not apply broadly. It measures short-term responses, not long-term recovery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury Consciousness Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY DISORDER OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia

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