NCT07156318 Drumming Lessons' Influence on Children With Down Syndrome
| NCT ID | NCT07156318 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Vanderbilt University |
| Condition | Down Syndrome |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-07 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-15 with a primary completion date of 2027-07.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if drumming lessons can increase self-control in children with Down syndrome. The main question it aims to answer is whether 2 months of drumming lessons can improve the behavioral control and timing skills in children with Down syndrome. Participants are between 7 and 15 years of age and receive two months of drumming lessons given by a professional drummer with extensive experience working with children with Down syndrome. Children in the experimental group visit our lab once before lessons start and once after lessons are completed. Children in the control group visit our lab twice before they start their lessons. Lab visits include brain recordings taken using a net-style cap, computer tasks, and drumming to music.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Down syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Already taken drumming lessons * Uncorrected hearing loss * Uncorrected vision loss
Contact & Investigator
Amy Needham, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Vanderbilt University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07156318 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 7 Years or older, up to 15 Years, studying Down Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07156318 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07156318 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at amy.needham@vanderbilt.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07156318 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Nashville, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07156318 clinical trial?
NCT07156318 is sponsored by Vanderbilt University. The principal investigator is Amy Needham, PhD at Vanderbilt University. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.