Listening to music during hospitalization for stroke
Ascolto Passivo Di Musica Nella Malattia Cerebrovascolare Acuta
This study is testing if listening to music while in the hospital can help stroke patients feel better, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milano) |
| Trial ID | NCT06743412 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the feasibility and acceptability of passive music listening for patients hospitalized with acute cerebrovascular disease, such as ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. It aims to assess whether this intervention can enhance psychophysical well-being, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve overall health perception. Additionally, the study will evaluate its effects on physiological parameters, pain perception, sleep quality, and the use of sedative or antidepressant medications. Cognitive function improvements will also be assessed in participants during their hospitalization.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are native Italian speakers hospitalized with acute cerebrovascular disease who can cooperate and provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with significant hearing loss, major psychiatric illnesses, or severe cognitive decline may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the well-being and recovery of stroke patients during hospitalization.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using music therapy in stroke recovery is gaining interest, this specific intervention's effectiveness remains to be fully established.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * time of enrollment greater than 24 hours and less than 4 days from onset of acute cerebrovascular disease * native Italian speaker * able to cooperate according to the following criteria: * NIHSS stroke severity score at enrollment \<10. * No impairment in alertness, orientation, or language that would prevent adequate communication (NIHSS score \<2 for items 1a, 1b, 1c, 9, 10). * No known pre-existing severe or moderate cognitive decline (CDR\<2). * potentially able to continue music listening after discharge. * papable of giving informed consent for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Deafness and/or significant hearing loss and/or significant visual impairment and/or illiteracy. * Major psychiatric illness. * Other conditions that, in the investigator's judgment, would prevent compliance with the protocol during hospitalization or the post-hospitalization phase.
Where this trial is running
Milano
- IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele — Milano, Italy (Recruiting)
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.