Using music to help mental health recovery after stroke
Official title: Feasibility of a music listening intervention for mental health recovery in chronic stroke
Funded at New York University · NIH-10973344 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring whether listening to music can help stroke survivors feel better and reduce anxiety and depression as they recover.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $706,367 |
| NIH project number | 1R34AT012943-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10973344 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who have experienced a stroke and are facing mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a stroke or those who do not have mental health issues related to their stroke may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the feasibility of using music listening as a way to support mental health recovery in individuals who have experienced a stroke. The approach involves intentional music listening, where participants actively engage with music to help improve their mood and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. The study aims to determine if this method can be an accessible and effective intervention for stroke survivors, particularly those in the chronic stage of recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a low-cost and easily accessible intervention to improve mental health outcomes for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary studies have shown promise in using music listening to reduce anxiety and depression in stroke patients, although this specific approach is still being tested for feasibility.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ripolles, Pablo — New York University
- Study coordinator: Ripolles, Pablo
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.