Using music and brain stimulation to help patients with neurological disorders
Music Intervention and Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for Treating Neurological Diseases
This study is testing if listening to music along with brain stimulation can help people with neurological disorders feel better and improve their brain function.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bari, Ba) |
| Trial ID | NCT05706831 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a musical intervention combined with non-invasive brain stimulation in patients with neurological conditions such as disorders of consciousness and stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to different music-listening groups to assess the impact on neuroplasticity and clinical outcomes. The study also aims to measure the effects of this intervention on caregivers' psychological well-being. Primary outcomes will include clinical observations and neurophysiological data collected at various stages of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old who have post-stroke aphasia, neglect, or disorders of consciousness.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of neurological or psychiatric diseases, previous strokes, or auditory injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and improve quality of life for patients with neurological disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While the combination of music and brain stimulation is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promising results in enhancing recovery in neurological patients.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years * Post-stroke aphasia * Post-stroke neglect * Patients with disorders of consciusness (DOC) Exclusion Criteria: * No auditory injury * no hystory of neurological disease * No hystory of psychiatric disease * Previous stroke * use of alcohol and drugs * premorbid dementia
Where this trial is running
Bari, Ba
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri — Bari, Ba, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Simona Spaccavento
- Email: simona.spaccavento@icsmaugeri.it
- Phone: +393332783524
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.