Hence, this study is novel in many respects. It is the first RCT study to examine the effect of music training on ASW in adults using non-music audio-visual stimuli of different complexity, thus testing whether music is the key to enhancing this ability (beyond the music and sound domain)...
Hence, this study is novel in many respects. It is the first RCT study to examine the effect of music training on ASW in adults using non-music audio-visual stimuli of different complexity, thus testing whether music is the key to enhancing this ability (beyond the music and sound domain)...
The blocking ensured equal numbers of participants in the experimental and control groups. Participants’ allocations were placed in opaque, sequentially numbered and sealed envelopes that were held offsite by a person not involved in the trial. Once participants passed the screening process and ...
who was not otherwise involved in the trial. Randomisation was concealed 1:1 with computer-generated blocks of 4–12. Opaque numbered envelopes containing the randomisation allocation were created by a masked member of the research team, who had no further involvement in the study. After...
A.A couple of weeks with the computer first, and a few months with the word-processor later. B.About one month with the word processor first, and a two-month, part-time period with the computer use. C.About two months with computer first, and a one-mo
The randomisation procedure was done by an independent research nurse at the clinical trial centre, who was not otherwise involved in the trial. Randomisation was concealed 1:1 with computer-generated blocks of 4–12. Opaque numbered envelopes containing the randomisation allocation were created by a...
The randomisation procedure was done by an independent research nurse at the clinical trial centre, who was not otherwise involved in the trial. Randomisation was concealed 1:1 with computer-generated blocks of 4–12. Opaque numbered envelopes containing the randomisation allocation were created by a...
Allocation concealment was assured by using sequentially numbered drug containers of identical appearance containing identical, unlabeled sachets, while the addition of the banana powder gave both the tested material and the placebo an identical taste and smell. 2.4. Surveys The online surveys allowed ...