Enhancing Attention and Processing Speed Through Home-based Music Rehabilitation Program After St… (NCT07522463) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Enhancing Attention and Processing Speed Through Home-based Music Rehabilitation Program After Stroke in Malaysia
Malaysia36 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
Stroke often leads to significant cognitive impairment, impacting quality of life. While existing rehabilitation options exist, there's a need for innovative, accessible, and patient-centered solutions. Research suggests music can engage multiple brain networks associated with sensory and motor processes, cognition, and affective regulation, potentially enhancing cognitive functions like attention and processing speed as well. Home-based interventions have also demonstrated positive impacts on rehabilitation adherence and outcomes. Building on this foundation, this study proposes to develop and pilot test a home-based musical rehabilitation program to improve attention and processing speed in Malaysian stroke survivors.
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT scan
* 18 to 70 years old
* Duration of stroke within the first one year
* Ability to provide informed consent
* Understands Bahasa Melayu or English with basic communication abilities to follow instructions during therapy sessions
* Mild to moderate cognitive impairments with MoCA score of 10-25, with incomplete score for the attention sections
* Availability of caregiver (formal or informal) who can assist in the music therapy, monitor and give feedback during the music therapy sessions at home
* Have one normal functioning hand to perform the movements during the music therapy rehabilitation program
* Have good balance and able to sit upright
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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).
* History of neurological diseases other than stroke (eg, Parkinson's disease).
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.