Music may boost attention and language in stroke survivors

NCT ID NCT07198048

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether listening to music for 30 minutes a day for 8 weeks can improve attention, language, and quality of life in people with aphasia after a stroke. Researchers will compare music listening to audiobook listening and a control group. The trial involves 45 adults who are at least 6 months post-stroke and have mild aphasia.

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

music listening

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve attention and language in people with aphasia after a stroke.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 45 participants. The intervention is behavioral, so results may be modest and not apply to everyone with aphasia.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aphasia Hemorrhagic Stroke Ischemic Stroke Language stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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