Music lessons may boost brain development in kids, study hopes to prove
NCT ID NCT05502939
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether music training helps brain development in children ages 6 to 8. Over 2 years, 114 kids from Los Angeles will either take music lessons or join other after-school activities. Researchers will scan their brains and test their thinking skills to see if music makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Music training program (strings curriculum)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that music training improves brain control circuits and related health in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with a small sample. Results may not apply to all children, and the benefits might be small or not last.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brain and Creativity Institute
Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States
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