Plain-English translation of NCT07165925 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether learning to play a musical instrument—either keyboard or ukulele—can help children from low-income families build emotional strength, feel less anxious and depressed, and develop better coping skills. The study will compare children who take weekly music lessons for 6 months with children who participate in other community activities during the same time period.
Children growing up in poverty face higher risks of depression, anxiety, and emotional difficulties that can affect them into adulthood. Researchers believe that learning music may help build 'resilience'—the ability to bounce back from stress and challenges—but they need to test whether this actually works for vulnerable young people.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to either learn a musical instrument (keyboard or ukulele) in weekly 1-hour group lessons for 6 months, or participate in other group activities like games and crafts for the same time period. You will complete questionnaires before the program starts, during the program, and after it ends to see how you're feeling emotionally.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Enrollment target
~174 participants
Started
September 2025
Primary completion
September 2027
Age range
8 Years – 12 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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Central contact
Tan Cheung, PhD, MPhil
Chinese University of Hong Kong
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