Musical Training: Promoting Brain Function in Children Who Have Survived Brain Tumours

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age7-16
SponsorThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

About this trial

This study aims to understand whether learning music can help improve brain function and quality of life in children who have recovered from brain tumours. A total of 236 children will join the study. Some of them will receive regular medical care, while others will take part in a music training program using the ukulele. The music program will last for one year and includes both in-person group classes and online individual sessions. The investigators will assess how well the children can think, remember, and focus before and after the training. The investigators will also ask about their daily life and well-being. This study hopes to show that music training can be a fun and helpful way to support recovery in childhood brain tumour survivors.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Completed cancer treatment at least 2 months previously,

Aged 7-16 years,

Able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese

Have had no musical training since their cancer diagnosis

Disqualifiers

Have cancer recurrence or a second malignancy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Musical Training Program

Treatment groups

236 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups