Musical Group Intervention for Children in Shelters

NCT05755178 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: MGSB
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 96
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to augment knowledge on interventions for children who live, or have lived, in shelters after exposure to domestic violence. Research questions concern the feasibility of a music group intervention for children. The experiences of children, caregivers, and professionals will be investigated. Additionally, outcomes concerning emotional reactivity, capacity for emotional regulation, quality of life, and psychological health will be evaluated.

Conditions

Domestic Violence; Child Development; Psychological Distress; Music Therapy; Group Intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change from baseline on Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire - Parent version at termination of intervention.

  Caregiver report of child psychopathology. Minimum score 0, maximum score 40, higher score indicating worse outcome.

  Up to 4 months

• Change from baseline on Child Healthy Utility 9D at termination of intervention.

  Caregiver report of child health related quality of life. Minimum score 0, maximum score 36, higher score indicating worse outcome.

  Up to 4 months

• Change from baseline on Emotion Questionnaire for parents at termination of intervention.

  Caregiver report of child health related quality of life. Minimum score 0, maximum score 36135, higher score indicating worse outcome.

  Up to 4 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Evaluation form Music group for children at shelters - child version

  Up to 4 months

• Evaluation form Music group for children at shelters - parent version

  Up to 4 months

• Evaluation form Music group for children at shelters - professional version

  Up to 4 months

Other Outcomes (4)

• Feasibility of the intervention Music group for children at shelters.

  Up to 4 months

• Childrens' experiences of participating in Music group for children at shelters.

  Up to 4 months

• Parents' experiences of having a child participating in Music group for children at shelters.

  Up to 4 months

Study Arms (1)

Musical group intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

A music group intervention, offered to children 3-10 years who live or have lived at a shelter. 6 group sessions with musicians and music therapist and a group of 4-8 children. Focus on improving recognition and regulation of emotions, and on relational capacity with adults and peers.

Behavioral: Music, feelings and relationships - music group for children at shelters

Interventions

Music, feelings and relationships - music group for children at shelters BEHAVIORAL

A music group intervention, offered to children 3-10 years who live or have lived at a shelter. 6 group sessions with musicians and music therapist and a group of 4-8 children. Focus on improving recognition and regulation of emotions, and on relational capacity with adults and peers.

Musical group intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 3 Years - 10 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Age 3-10 years
• Currently living or have lived at shelter together with a caregiver

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kronoberg County Council: lead
• Musik i Syd: collaborator
• Kvinnojouren Blenda: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Department of Research and Development, Region Kronoberg

Vaxjo, 35112, Sweden

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 12, 2023
• First Posted: March 6, 2023
• Study Start: March 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 30, 2025
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Last Updated: October 10, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SE (1)