Music therapy hits the right note for stroke rehab?
NCT ID NCT06239948
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether listening to P. Ramlee songs during brain stimulation sessions could help stroke survivors. Forty participants either listened to music or sat in silence for 20 minutes while their brain activity was measured. The goal was to see if music might boost rehabilitation, but the results are very early and only looked at brain signals, not actual movement or daily function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Music listening intervention (P. Ramlee songs)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, enjoyable way to boost stroke rehabilitation using music.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (40 people) with no phase, so results are preliminary. It only measured brain activity via TMS, not real-world recovery, and may not apply to all stroke survivors.
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Locations
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Universiti Malaya Medical Centre
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia