Music therapy for patients with acquired brain injury
Meraki: Music Therapy Protocol for People with Acquired Brain Injury
This study is testing whether music therapy can help improve comfort and well-being for people who have had an acquired brain injury.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Valencia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Serra, Valencia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06343662 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study analyzes the effects of music therapy on the comfort and well-being of patients who have suffered an acquired brain injury (ABI). It aims to validate and implement a music therapy-based assessment and treatment protocol, which will be tested in a pilot sample. The intervention involves a group treatment program designed to enhance adaptation to the disease and promote integration with standard health measures for ABI patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with acquired brain injuries who are clinically stable and have a Barthel Index score above 60.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or have a Barthel Index score below 60 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life and psychological well-being of patients with acquired brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, music therapy has shown promise in improving outcomes for similar patient populations in previous studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with acquired brain damage who has been admitted to the hospital for at least one week. The patient has experienced a sudden brain injury resulting in physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioural or sensory deficits that have reduced their previous functional capacity and quality of life. The patient is clinically stable enough to undergo rehabilitation and had a good functional situation prior to the episode (Barthel Index \> 60). * Be over 18 years of age. * The participant or their relatives have signed the informed consent form. * They have completed the group music therapy intervention session, as well as the pre-test and post-test evaluations. Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to obtain informed consent * The Barthel Index score is below 60, indicating functional dependency.
Where this trial is running
Serra, Valencia
- Hospital Dr. Moliner — Serra, Valencia, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marián Pérez-Marín, PhD — University of Valencia
- Study coordinator: Marián Pérez-Marín, PhD
- Email: marian.perez@uv.es
- Phone: 0034 9639
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.