The Effects of Playing Live Music in Music Therapy/Occupational Therapy Co-treatment on Unilatera… (NCT02919722) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effects of Playing Live Music in Music Therapy/Occupational Therapy Co-treatment on Unilateral Spatial Neglect
United States20 participantsStarted 2016-09
Plain-language summary
Investigators hypothesize, based on anecdotal evidence to date, that active music making interventions conducted on a patient's neglected side will result in improved attention to that side and that this will be measurable within session.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients experiencing unilateral left spatial neglect post brain injury (stroke, TBI, N-TBI).
* Patients able to follow two step commands and maintain attention to task for five minutes in a quiet environment.
* The KF-NAP, which is administered to all patients with suspected neglect on admission, will be used as a screening tool for the neglect syndrome. Inclusion criteria will be participants with score of ≤ 5.
* Patients must be able to hold a pencil to complete the SCT
* Patients must be able to discriminate between distractor items (words versus big and small stars) and see items in picture cards
* Patients communicate willingness to participate in music therapy interventions.
* Admission to acute inpatient rehabilitation unit at NYU/HJD.
* Patient will have the ability to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Visual impairment.
* Right side or dominant hand impairment.
* Any social or medical problem that precludes completion of the protocol.
* Patients who have sensory neglect or motor neglect , as the SCT cannot be used with this population
* Severe language comprehension impairment
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Star Cancellation Test and Picture Scanning Test (from the Behavioral Inattention Test (BIT)