Music therapy to help thinking after a stroke
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether regular music therapy sessions can help improve memory and thinking after a recent stroke. It is designed for people in the early recovery period (first 3 months) who may benefit from a structured, enjoyable activity to support their brain recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have had a stroke (either from a clot or bleeding in the brain) confirmed by a CT scan.
- Your stroke happened within the last 3 months.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You can understand Bahasa Melayu or English and have basic communication skills to follow simple instructions.
- You have mild to moderate memory or thinking problems (a MoCA score between 10 and 25—the study can test this for you).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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