Music may boost attention and language in stroke survivors
NCT ID NCT07198048
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
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.
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