Music as medicine: new trial tests if beats boost brain after stroke

NCT ID NCT06763003

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether intensive music therapy can improve thinking skills like memory, attention, and decision-making in people recovering from a stroke. It will include 36 adults in Malaysia who had a stroke within the last 3 months and have mild to moderate cognitive problems. The goal is to see if music therapy is practical and helpful as part of stroke rehabilitation.

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Active substance
music therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, enjoyable way to boost cognitive recovery after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 36 people, so results may not apply widely. It is not yet recruiting, and the therapy may not show clear benefits.

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