Improving walking and cognitive function in stroke patients using rhythmic auditory cues
Effects of Rhythmic Auditory Cueing Augments Cognitive Treadmill Walking Training on Community Walking Capacity, Walking Automaticity, and Social Participation in Individuals With Chronic Stroke: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if using music and brain exercises together can help stroke patients walk better and think more clearly.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06392945 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of combining rhythmic auditory cueing with cognitive treadmill walking training in individuals who have experienced a stroke. Ninety participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a combined group receiving both rhythmic auditory cues and cognitive training, a cognitive training group, and a treadmill walking-only group. Each group will undergo 30-minute sessions, three times a week for four weeks, with assessments of gait and cognitive performance conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and one month later. The study aims to determine the impact of these interventions on walking capacity and participation in daily activities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with a first-time stroke, more than six months post-onset, who can walk 10 meters and are older than 20 years.
Not a fit: Patients with severe balance disorders, orthopedic problems affecting walking, or cognitive impairments (MMSE score less than 24) may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients, improving both their walking ability and cognitive function.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar approaches combining cognitive tasks with physical rehabilitation, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosed with first-time stroke; * more than 6 months after stroke onset; * able to walk 10 meters; * no severe vision, hearing, or speech impairments; * understand and follow the instructions and sign the Informed Consent Form; * older than 20 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * orthopedic problems affecting walking or other diseases that may interfere with study participation; * a score of less than 24 on the mini-mental state examination (MMSE); * severe balance disorder with a total score of less than 45 points Berg Balance Scale.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Mackay Memory Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Li-Ling Chuang, Ph.D. — Chang Gung University
- Study coordinator: Li-Ling Chuang, Ph.D.
- Email: lchunag@gap.cgu.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-3-2118800
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.