Evaluating a music therapy tool for measuring awareness in children with disorders of consciousness

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research evaluates the MuSICCA, a music therapy assessment tool designed for children with prolonged disorders of consciousness, such as the vegetative state and minimally conscious state. The study aims to assess the validity, reliability, and clinical utility of the MuSICCA by comparing its results to established measures like the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised. It will involve 80 participants aged 2-18 who have been assessed as having a disorder of consciousness. The study is observational and does not involve a control group, ensuring all participants receive the assessment measures.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Between 2-18 years of age
* Assessed by the interdisciplinary team as having a disorder of consciousness
* Be under active investigation for diagnosis of DOC

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known hearing impairments
* Known profound visual impairments
* Known musicogenic epilepsy
* Seizure disorders that cause frequent and/or prolonged seizures
* English not first language

Where it's running

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
• Bethany Children's Health Centre
  Bethany, Oklahoma, United States Recruiting
• The Children's Trust
  Tadworth, Surrey, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jonathan W Pool, PhD
• Email: jonathan.pool1@aru.ac.uk
• Phone: 0044 (0)1223 695401

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.