Could music be medicine for the injured brain?
NCT ID NCT05777499
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding music therapy to standard rehabilitation helps people recover better after serious neurological injuries like stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord damage. About 75 participants aged 16-80 will be randomly assigned to receive either music therapy or a control activity, matched for time and attention. After about 10 weeks, researchers will compare changes in daily functioning, independence, and well-being between the two groups.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Music therapy sessions (individual and group) using the Nordoff Robbins approach
- What this could lead to
- If music therapy improves functional recovery, it could become a standard part of neurorehabilitation for people with brain, spinal cord, or nerve injuries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. Music therapy may not provide added benefit over other activities, and individual responses can vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
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