Singing your way back to words: choir therapy tested for stroke survivors

NCT ID NCT06368323

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Ottawa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether joining a community choir for 12 weeks can improve communication and quality of life for people with chronic aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to either choir sessions plus home practice or usual care. The goal is to see if singing in a group helps with functional communication and emotional well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance: choir singing
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a low-cost, enjoyable way to boost communication and confidence in people with aphasia after stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The benefits may be modest or not apply to everyone, and results depend on regular attendance.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aphasia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

APHASIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Toronto Metropolitan University
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5B 0C3, Canada
University of Ottawa
COMPLETED

Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
University of South Florida
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Tampa, Florida, 33620, United States
Université de Montréal
COMPLETED

Montreal, Quebec, H3C 3J7, Canada

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