Music therapy tested as a tool to boost consciousness in brain injury patients
NCT ID NCT04442971
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether listening to favorite music for 30 minutes a day can improve consciousness in people with severe brain injuries, such as traumatic brain injury or disorders of consciousness. Sixty-six patients in early neurological rehabilitation will be randomly assigned to music, an audiobook, or silence. The main goal is to see if music leads to measurable improvements on a standard consciousness scale.
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Active substance
music stimulation (listening to preferred music via headphones)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help awaken awareness in patients with severe brain injuries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (66 people) with no blinding, so results may be due to natural recovery or placebo. The effect on consciousness may be small or not clinically meaningful.
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BDH-Clinic Hessisch Oldendorf
RECRUITINGHessisch Oldendorf, 31840, Germany
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