Intensive Music Therapy on Cognitive Function in Subacute Stroke Rehabilitation in Malaysia

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Conditions studied: Rehabilitation, Cognition, Stroke, Attention

In brief

The purpose of this study is to explore whether intensive music therapy can help improve cognitive functions like memory, attention, and decision-making skills in stroke patients who are undergoing rehabilitation. This is a feasibility study, meaning it's also designed to see how practical it is to include music therapy as part of stroke rehabilitation. The investigators want to learn how well patients can participate in and stick with this type of therapy, and whether it fits well with other treatments that stroke patients usually receive. By understanding this, the investigators can assess the resources, staff training, and planning needed for music therapy to be part of stroke recovery in the future. The study will also help the investigators estimate the effects of music therapy, which will be used to design a larger, more detailed study in the future.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06763003

Run by

University of Malaya

People needed

36

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT scan
• Duration of stroke within the first 3 months
• Aged 18 - 75 years old
• Ability to provide informed consent
• Understands Bahasa Melayu or English with basic communication abilities to follow instructions during therapy sessions
• Mild to moderate cognitive impairments with MoCA score of 10-25.

You may not qualify if…

• Severe aphasia
• Significant uncorrected hearing or visual impairments preventing engagement in music therapy.
• Severe or unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes).
• Medications that significantly impair cognition or motor function (e.g., high dose sedatives).
• History of neurological diseases other than stroke (eg, Parkinson's disease).

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