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Music as medicine: could a simple tune improve sleep for kids with epilepsy?

NCT ID NCT07696442

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether listening to specific music pieces every morning and night for six months can improve sleep and health in children aged 1.5 to 9 years with epilepsy, as well as their parents. Participants are randomly assigned to hear either a specially designed music track or a placebo version. The researchers will measure sleep quality using a wrist-worn device and track how often families stick with the routine.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Music-based intervention
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep quality and overall well-being for children with epilepsy and their families.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study without a clear phase, so results may not be conclusive. The benefit may be small or not apply to all children, and adherence to daily listening may vary.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 144 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 months to 9 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged between 1.5 and 9 years with epilepsy; * Parents with sufficient Chinese language proficiency and skills to comprehend the study procedures and complete questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Children who have severe hearing loss even with the use of hearing devices; * Children who are bedridden; * Children with a documented sleep disorder, such as obstructive or central sleep apnea and sleep-related movement disorders; * Children with severe motor dysfunction that preclude differentiation of sleep and wake states via actigraphy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood-onset epilepsy syndrome epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Epilepsy Epilepsy in children

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, 100, Taiwan

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