Music-based rehabilitation for stroke recovery
Efficacy of Music-Based Telerehabilitation After Stroke
This study tests if a music-based therapy program can help stroke patients recover better and improve their brain function compared to just standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Helsinki Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Helsinki) |
| Trial ID | NCT06804304 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a music-based telerehabilitation program for stroke patients experiencing cognitive, verbal, motor, and emotional deficits. Participants will either engage in the music intervention five times a week for ten weeks alongside standard care or receive standard care alone. The study will assess improvements in recovery and brain function through neuropsychological testing and MRI scans conducted at three intervals. Researchers will also explore how various demographic, musical, and clinical factors influence the intervention's effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Finnish-speaking stroke patients aged 30-80 who have experienced a stroke 3-12 months prior and have mild cognitive deficits and aphasia or upper-extremity hemiparesis.
Not a fit: Patients with significant hearing or visual impairments, severe psychiatric or neurological illnesses, or those who are not Finnish-speaking may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance recovery outcomes for stroke patients by improving cognitive and motor functions.
How similar studies have performed: While music therapy has been explored in various contexts, this specific approach to telerehabilitation for stroke recovery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Left or right hemisphere stroke which has occurred at least 3 months ago * At least mild cognitive deficit and mild aphasia / upper-extremity hemiparesis caused by the stroke * Age 30-80 years * Finnish-speaking (or bilingual, able to participate in Finnish) * Understands the purpose of the study and is able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Prior significant hearing or visual impairment * Prior severe psychiatric illness (e.g., schizopheria, bipolar disorder, severe unipolar depression) * Prior severe neurological illness (e.g., brain injury, dementia; can have prior TIA or mild stroke)
Where this trial is running
Helsinki
- University of Helsinki / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Psychology — Helsinki, Finland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Teppo Särkämö, Ph.D. — University of Helsinki / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Psychology
- Study coordinator: Teppo Särkämö, Ph.D.
- Email: teppo.sarkamo@helsinki.fi
- Phone: +358505399065
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.