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Describing the Effect of Familiar Song on Arousal and Awareness for Children With Disorders of Consciousness (DoC)

RecruitingNAAges 1 Year - 18 YearsAllMurdoch Childrens Research Institute
NCT07209657 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effect of live music therapy and recorded music on recovery of consciousness in children aged 1 to 18 years who have a disorder of consciousness (DoC) after a severe brain injury. Researchers also want to learn how children respond during music and noise, whether early responses to music are linked to recovery at 6 months, and how parents experience music therapy during their child's hospital stay at The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne. Participants will: * Take part in a 10-day study period while in hospital. On 8 of the 10 days, they will receive either live or recorded familiar music in random order. Their level of consciousness will be measured before and after each session using a simple behavioural checklist. On the other 2 days, they will take part in video-recorded sessions to compare behavioural responses during li

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a severe ABI, as indicated by at least one of the following: * Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 3-8 at admission to RCH * Mass pathology evident on neuroimaging * Expert opinion of treating consultant * Diagnosis of a DoC, as indicated by at least one of the following: * Rancho Los Amigos Scale I, II, III or IV * Expert opinion of treating consultant * Legally acceptable representative capable of understanding the informed consent document and providing consent on the participant's behalf. Interpreters will be employed as necessary. Exclusion Criteria: * ABI not compatible with life/child expected to die * ABI resulting from suspected non-accidental causes, including assault/abuse * Diagnosed premorbid or acquired severe hearing loss * Inability or unwillingness of legally acceptable representative to give written informed consent
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What it tests

  • Live Music Therapy
  • Recorded Music
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Where

1 site
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Parkville, Australia
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