Ocean disc melodies may soothe preemie breathing

NCT ID NCT05223192

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether live music therapy using an ocean disc instrument can improve breathing stability and brain oxygenation in premature infants. Infants born at 24-37 weeks will receive sessions where the instrument's sounds are synchronized with their breathing, compared with periods of silence. Researchers will monitor heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen levels, and brain oxygen saturation to see if the music helps regulate breathing.

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 entrainment using an ocean disc instrument
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a gentle, drug-free way to stabilize breathing and brain oxygen levels in premature infants in the NICU.
What could go wrong: The trial is small and early, and results may not apply to all preterm infants. There is also a risk that the intervention may not produce meaningful improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Premature Birth

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PREMATURITY

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Locations

Mount Sinai Hospitals
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10003, United States

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