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Music therapy hits the right note for stroke rehab?

NCT ID NCT06239948

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether listening to P. Ramlee songs during brain stimulation sessions could help stroke survivors. Forty participants either listened to music or sat in silence for 20 minutes while their brain activity was measured. The goal was to see if music might boost rehabilitation, but the results are very early and only looked at brain signals, not actual movement or daily function.

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 intervention (P. Ramlee songs)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, enjoyable way to boost stroke rehabilitation using music.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (40 people) with no phase, so results are preliminary. It only measured brain activity via TMS, not real-world recovery, and may not apply to all stroke survivors.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2018

Finished

Dec 2020

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

55 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy * No history of seizures or epilepsy * Able to hear well * Able to attend experiment sessions without scheduling conflicts * No contraindications to undergoing TMS Exclusion Criteria: • None

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia

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