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Prenatal music exposure may tune up baby's brain for language

NCT ID NCT07699536

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study investigates whether playing children's songs to pregnant women daily can enhance their baby's language and cognitive development up to age 2. Pregnant participants are assigned to high-dose music, low-dose music, or educational videos. After birth, infants' brain responses to speech and language skills are measured. The goal is to see if prenatal music exposure can improve early language outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
music exposure
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-invasive way to boost early language skills starting before birth.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no guarantee that prenatal music will have a measurable effect. Results may vary widely between individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 480 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Apr 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * residents of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) with Cantonese and/or Putonghua being the primary home language(s) * aged 18 years or above * single fetus pregnancy * Less than 32 weeks of gestation

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Conditions

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Language

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pregnancy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BaoAn Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shenzhen, China

  • The Prince of Wales Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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