A Pilot Study for the Lullaby Project as a Musical Intervention for Pregnant Individuals With Epilepsy
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study's proposed intervention is the randomized participation of pregnant individuals with epilepsy in the Lullaby Project coordinated by a musical institution in Toronto. The purpose of this present study is to investigate the potential benefits of the Lullaby Project on pregnant individuals with epilepsy. Namely, effects on quality of life-related to epilepsy, symptoms of depression and anxiety, perceived stress, and feelings of empowerment.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• at least 18 years of age
• currently pregnant and primiparous
• able to provide informed consent
• able to have internet access
• have a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy based on EEG or clinical evidence
Locations
Other Locations
Canada
University Health Network
RECRUITING
Toronto
Contact Information
Primary
Esther Bui, MD
Esther.Bui@uhn.ca
416-603-5320
Backup
Sharon Ng, BA
Sharon.Ng@uhnresearch.ca
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-01-23
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
No_intervention: Control
Active_comparator: Lullaby Project
Participants assigned to the intervention group will meet virtually with a professional musician for 5-7 sessions over the course of 10 weeks. Each session will last approximately 1.5 hours and will be conducted via Zoom.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University Health Network, Toronto