Strumming through treatment: can ukulele lessons shield teen brains from Radiation's toll?
NCT ID NCT07729384
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot trial tests whether a program of virtual ukulele lessons, called STRUM, can help teenagers preserve cognitive function and emotional resilience while undergoing radiation therapy for cancer. The study enrolls adolescents aged 12 to 17 who are receiving initial radiation treatment with curative intent. Participants attend ten weekly 30-minute online ukulele sessions and practice independently, with researchers measuring feasibility, acceptability, and changes in brain resilience through cognitive testing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virtual music therapy ukulele lessons
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, enjoyable way to help teens protect their memory and thinking skills during cancer treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear cognitive benefits, and results may not apply to all teens.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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