Music and sports: the secret to smarter, happier kids?
NCT ID NCT07469423
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether regular music and sports training can improve thinking skills, emotional health, and school grades in primary school children from lower-income families. About 620 students in grades 2-4 will take part over three years. Researchers will track changes in well-being, focus, memory, and academic performance.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 620 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary two to four students and their parents or guardians at local government schools or aided schools * The school has 30% or more of their total student population receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) and School Textbook Assistance * Have provided informed consent indicating participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of significant physical, psychological, and cognitive comorbidities that will hinder participation in research procedures and the designed interventions of continuous music or sports training.
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Locations
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Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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