Effect of Music Therapy on Infants With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Start Date
11/1/2017
Completion Date
12/31/2026
Summary
This study examines the effects of 6 different music therapy interventions on outcomes for neonates diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this exploratory pilot study is to learn what, if any, effects live music therapy interventions have on the pacification, stabilization, and development of infants diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is a group of problems that occur in a newborn who has been exposed to illegal or prescription opiates while in the mother's womb. Participants will receive 6 music therapy sessions over a 14-day period based on a randomized treatment schedule of 6 different interventions.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: No minimum to No maximum
Interventions
Song of Kin
Gato box
Ocean disc
Contingent singing
Tonal Vocal holding
Muted shaker
Conditions
Locations
Tulane University Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
United States
Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
United States
Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, New York 11040
United States
Mount Sinai West
New York, New York 10003
United States
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
Valhalla, New York 10595
United States
Drexel University/Hahnemann Hospital-College of Nursing and Health Professions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
United States