Intensive Music Therapy on Cognitive Function in Subacute Stroke Rehabilitation in Malaysia

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorUniversity of Malaya

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to explore whether intensive music therapy can help improve cognitive functions like memory, attention, and decision-making skills in stroke patients who are undergoing rehabilitation.

This is a feasibility study, meaning it's also designed to see how practical it is to include music therapy as part of stroke rehabilitation. The investigators want to learn how well patients can participate in and stick with this type of therapy, and whether it fits well with other treatments that stroke patients usually receive. By understanding this, the investigators can assess the resources, staff training, and planning needed for music therapy to be part of stroke recovery in the future.

The study will also help the investigators estimate the effects of music therapy, which will be used to design a larger, more detailed study in the future.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosed with ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT scan

Duration of stroke within the first 3 months

Aged 18 - 75 years old

Ability to provide informed consent

Disqualifiers

Severe aphasia

Significant uncorrected hearing or visual impairments preventing engagement in music therapy.

Severe or unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes).

Medications that significantly impair cognition or motor function (e.g., high dose sedatives).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Music Therapy
  • Standard Care (in control arm)

Treatment groups

36 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators