An interventional study of Music, feelings and relationships - music group for children at shelters in Domestic Violence, Child Development and Psychological Distress, sponsored by Kronoberg County Council. Active, not recruiting at 1 site in Sweden. Open to participants aged 3 Years to 10 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-12.
Sponsored by Kronoberg County Council · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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.
Research problem and specific questions The project uses a mixed methods design in a naturalistic setting. Qualitative data concerning how children, caregivers and professionals experience the intervention and quantitative data concerning practical feasibility, adaptions made, and children's reported psychological health and quality of life will be studied. Data will be collected through questionnaires, log-forms, evaluation forms, and interviews with children, parents, and professionals. Thematic analysis and Interpretative phenomenological analysis will be used for qualitative data. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric methods will be used as applicable for quantitative data.
Plan for project realization The music group intervention will be offered to children 3-10 years, who live or have lived at a shelter. In all 12 groups with 4-8 children in each (48-96 children) will be realized. Collaboration with 2-3 shelters is established.
Questionnaires designed to measure psychological health, health-related quality of life, emotion reactivity, and capacity for emotional regulation will be administrated to caregivers pre- and post-intervention. A log-form will be filled out by professionals after each group session. Evaluation forms will be administrated to children, caregivers, and professionals after completing the intervention. Qualitative interviews focusing on feasibility, acceptance, and experiences of the intervention will be carried through with children, caregivers and professionals post intervention.
Kronoberg County Council is the lead sponsor of 13 studies on the registry; 6 are open to participants now.
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Inclusion Criteria:
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
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.
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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: Up to 4 months
Evaluation form Music group for children at shelters - child version
Scores and free text answers on satisfaction and experiences of participating in the intervention.
Time frame: Up to 4 months
Evaluation form Music group for children at shelters - parent version
Scores and free text answers on parental satisfaction and experiences after havein a child participating in the intervention.
Time frame: Up to 4 months
Evaluation form Music group for children at shelters - professional version
Scores and free text answers on satisfaction and experiences of participating in the intervention.
Time frame: Up to 4 months
Feasibility of the intervention Music group for children at shelters.
Log after each session on participation and adaptions made.
Time frame: Up to 4 months
Childrens' experiences of participating in Music group for children at shelters.
Qualitative data from interviews with children.
Time frame: Up to 4 months
Parents' experiences of having a child participating in Music group for children at shelters.
Qualitative data from interviews with parents.
Time frame: Up to 4 months
Professionals' experiences of participating in Music group for children at shelters.
Qualitative data from interviews with professionals taking part in the intervention.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 2 years
Plan to share: No
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Started Mar 2023 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Sep 2026, 42 months after the start.
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