Beat the odds: rhythmic exercises may boost stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT07578818

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether corrective exercises paired with rhythmic auditory stimulation (like music or beats) can improve balance, walking, and quality of life in people who have had a stroke. Thirty-two adults aged 40-60 with subacute ischemic stroke will participate. They will do 60-minute exercise sessions three times a week for 6-8 weeks, focusing on balance and strength. The goal is to see if adding rhythm makes standard rehab more effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: corrective exercises with rhythmic auditory stimulation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve balance and walking after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 people. Results may not apply to all stroke patients, and the exercises may not be effective for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Riphah Rehab Centre and University of Lahore UOL

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54120, Pakistan

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