Listening to Music for Mental Health After Stroke
Music Listening for Mental Health Recovery After Stroke
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- New York University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people aged 50 to 90 who have recovered from a stroke and want to improve their mental health through music. Participants will listen to music or an audiobook daily for four weeks and attend a few meetings to share their experiences and complete some assessments.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 50 and 90 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with a stroke at least six months ago.
You may not be able to join if
- I have significant hearing loss.
- I cannot have an MRI scan.
- I have significant cognitive impairment.
- I have specific musical anhedonia.
- I have amusia.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study aims to explore whether listening to music intentionally can support the mental health of people recovering from a stroke. The question the investigators aim to answer is: Can intentional music listening improve emotional well-being in stroke survivors? And if so, what kinds of changes might music listening induce in mental health, thinking and memory (cognition), and brain activity? Pa…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants aged 50 to 90
* Confirmed diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke occurring at least six months prior to enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Significant hearing loss, defined by a score \>26 on the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening (HHIE-S; …
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