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Singing your way back to words: choir therapy tested for stroke survivors

NCT ID NCT06368323

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Ottawa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether joining a community choir for 12 weeks can improve communication and quality of life for people with chronic aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to either choir sessions plus home practice or usual care. The goal is to see if singing in a group helps with functional communication and emotional well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
choir singing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, enjoyable way to boost communication and confidence in people with aphasia after stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The benefits may be modest or not apply to everyone, and results depend on regular attendance.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * People with chronic aphasia following stroke * English or French as language of daily use * Last stroke must have occurred at least 6 months before the start of the first assessments in the study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Regular music making in the past 6 months * Visual deficit that cannot be corrected and might impair testing * Hearing deficit that cannot be corrected and might impair testing * Presence of neurological/psychiatric co-morbidity or substance abuse * No ability to produce vocal sound through singing/humming * Legally considered unable to make decisions for oneself

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aphasia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Aphasia

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    2 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Toronto Metropolitan University

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5B 0C3, Canada

  • University of Ottawa

    COMPLETED

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada

  • University of South Florida

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Tampa, Florida, 33620, United States

  • Université de Montréal

    COMPLETED

    Montreal, Quebec, H3C 3J7, Canada

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