Effects of music on seizures in children with epilepsy
Effects of Recorded Music on Clinical and Electroencephalography (EEG) Seizure Activity
NA · Johns Hopkins University · NCT05289934
This study is testing if listening to Mozart and other fun songs can help reduce seizures in children with epilepsy aged 4 to 17.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT05289934 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research investigates whether listening to Mozart's music and age-appropriate songs can reduce seizure frequency and epileptiform discharges in children with epilepsy. The study will involve children aged 4 to 17 years who will listen to selected music during their stay in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). The music will be played randomly over several days while continuous video electroencephalography (EEG) monitors their brain activity. The goal is to determine if there are significant differences in seizure activity when exposed to different types of music compared to baseline measurements.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 4 to 17 years who are admitted to an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit for observation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak English may not benefit from this study due to communication barriers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive therapeutic option for reducing seizure frequency in children with epilepsy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive effects of Mozart music on seizure activity, suggesting this approach may be promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children (age: 4 - 17 years old) who stay at Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMU) up to 7 days may join. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English Speaking
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sarah Kelley, MD — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Sarah Kelley, MD
- Email: saminof1@jhmi.edu
- Phone: 4109559100
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Epilepsy, Electroencephalography, Music