Baby music classes may help prevent language delays in At-Risk infants

NCT ID NCT06261307

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Helsinki Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares 6 months of group music activities versus circus activities in 200 infants (8-12 months old) with or without a family history of dyslexia. Researchers will measure language skills, brain responses to sounds, and social-emotional factors. The goal is to see if early music intervention can improve language development.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Music intervention (group music activities) and Circus intervention (group acrobatics/circus activities)
What this could lead to: If music activities help, this could point toward a simple, fun way to support language development in babies at risk for dyslexia.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with 200 infants, so results may not apply to all children. The effects may be small or not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dyslexia Language Development Disorders language disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DYSLEXIA, DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Helsinki

Helsinki, 00014, Finland

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