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Can music through bone-conduction headphones calm sound sensitivity in kids with autism?

NCT ID NCT05009095

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 40-week music program using bone conduction headphones in 8 children with autism who are overly sensitive to sound. The goal was to see if the program could reduce their discomfort with noise and improve their daily living skills. Researchers measured changes using standard questionnaires about adaptive behavior and functional abilities.

What this could mean

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Active substance
The Listening Program® with bone conduction headphones
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help children with autism feel less bothered by sounds and handle daily activities better.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study (8 children) with no comparison group, so results may not apply to others. The program requires 40 weeks of home listening, which may be hard to stick with.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

8 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1\. Children will be eligible to participate in this study if they are: 1. Between the ages of 5 and 10 years old 2. Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder 3. Auditory SOR defined by "Some Problems or Definite Dysfunction" on the Hearing section on the Sensory Processing Measure Home Form. 4. Caregiver must be available to supervise listening sessions at home 5. English Speaking Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Children will be excluded from the study if they are: a. Diagnosed with seizure disorder b. Hearing impairments c. Cerebral palsy d. Fragile X syndrome or genetic disease e. Previous use of a listening base system f. Non-English speakers

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Childrens's Health Specialty Center Richardson

    Richardson, Texas, 75082, United States

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