Personalized Music-Enhanced Aerobic Training for Patients in Subacute Stroke Recovery

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Conditions studied: Subacute Stroke

In brief

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a personalized music-based aerobic exercise program designed specifically for inpatients in the subacute phase of stroke. All participants will receive the hospital's standard physical therapy program. In addition, the intervention group will participate in 30-minute music-based aerobic exercise sessions, 5 days per week, for a total of 6 weeks. The aerobic exercises are gentle and adapted to the functional abilities of individuals with subacute stroke. The exercises incorporate rhythmic music to guide movements of the arms, legs, and trunk, with the goal of improving mobility, balance, and mood. Participants will have their heart rate monitored and will be supervised directly by rehabilitation therapists throughout all sessions to ensure safety. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the 6-week intervention using standardized measures of motor function, balance, depressive symptoms, and independence in daily activities. The study does not interfere with participants' routine medical treatment and does not require discontinuation of any ongoing therapies. Risks associated with participation are generally mild and similar to those of routine therapeutic exercise, such as muscle soreness, dizziness, or risk of falls. All potential risks will be minimized through continuous supervision by trained healthcare staff. Participants may withdraw from the study at any time. Potential benefits for participants include improved mobility, better balance, reduced depressive symptoms, increased independence in daily living, and enhanced motivation during rehabilitation through the use of music. The study also aims to provide scientific evidence for the effectiveness of music-based aerobic exercise in stroke rehabilitation in Vietnam.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07503522

Run by

Trịnh Minh Tú

People needed

92

Starts

2026-04-01

Expected to finish

2028-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age ≥ 18 years.
• Clinically and radiologically confirmed diagnosis of subacute stroke.
• Able to understand and respond to assessment questions.
• No significant visual or hearing impairment.
• Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) ≥ 10.
• Able to sit unsupported.
• Provided informed consent (patient or legal representative).

You may not qualify if…

• Recent myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure.
• Severe cardiac arrhythmia or resting systolic blood pressure > 200 mmHg.
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or severe aortic stenosis.
• Musculoskeletal disorders contraindicating exercise.
• Psychiatric disorders interfering with participation.
• Severe aphasia preventing assessment.
• Moderate-to-severe dementia (MMSE ≤ 9).

Where it is running

• Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Hospital (Hospital 1A) — Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (enrolling)

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