Enhancing Attention and Processing Speed Through Home-based Music Rehabilitation Program After Stroke in Malaysia

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Conditions studied: Stroke, Attention, Rehabilitation Program, Music Intervention

In brief

Stroke often leads to significant cognitive impairment, impacting quality of life. While existing rehabilitation options exist, there's a need for innovative, accessible, and patient-centered solutions. Research suggests music can engage multiple brain networks associated with sensory and motor processes, cognition, and affective regulation, potentially enhancing cognitive functions like attention and processing speed as well. Home-based interventions have also demonstrated positive impacts on rehabilitation adherence and outcomes. Building on this foundation, this study proposes to develop and pilot test a home-based musical rehabilitation program to improve attention and processing speed in Malaysian stroke survivors.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07522463

Run by

University of Malaya

People needed

36

Starts

2026-04-01

Expected to finish

2026-10-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-13

Who can join

Age: 55 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
• 18 to 70 years old
• Duration of stroke within the first one year
• 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, with incomplete score for the attention sections
• Availability of caregiver (formal or informal) who can assist in the music therapy, monitor and give feedback during the music therapy sessions at home
• Have one normal functioning hand to perform the movements during the music therapy rehabilitation program
• Have good balance and able to sit upright

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).

Where it is running

• Universiti Malaya Medical Centre — Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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