Neural Mechanisms of Music Intervention Chronic Arm Hemiparesis Following Stroke: A Single Case Series EEG Study
Launched by ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY · Jan 24, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 26, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is looking at how music therapy can help improve arm movement in people who have had a stroke and are experiencing weakness on one side of their body (called hemiparesis). Specifically, the study aims to understand the brain changes that happen when participants engage in a three-week music intervention. Researchers will work with five individuals who have had an ischemic stroke (the most common type) and will assess their arm function before and after the music sessions using special brain wave recordings and physical tests.
To participate, candidates must be at least 18 years old, have had a stroke between three weeks and five years ago, and have a specific level of arm movement. Participants will receive 15 music therapy sessions in the comfort of their own homes, led by trained professionals. During these sessions, they will use various musical instruments to help improve their arm movement. The study is currently recruiting participants, and it's important that they are right-hand dominant and not currently receiving music therapy. This research could provide valuable insights into how music can aid recovery after a stroke.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Aged 18+
- • 2. Ischemic stroke
- • 3. Three weeks to 60 months post-stroke
- • 4. 12 to 49/57 Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) score \*
- • 5. Able to follow instructions and consent
- • 6. Right-hand dominant
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Hemorrhagic stroke
- • 2. No movement in arm
- • 3. Unable to move thumb and one finger. Loss of sensation and proprioceptive impairment will not lead to exclusion.
- • 4. Unable to consent to participate
- • 5. Currently receiving music therapy
- • 6. Left-hand dominant
- • 7. Ambidextrous
- • 8. Not registered with a GP. We will require GP details to inform them in case of any incidental findings in the EEG.
About Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University is a leading higher education institution based in the United Kingdom, dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation through research and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on applied research, the university engages in a variety of clinical trials aimed at improving health outcomes and enhancing patient care. Its multidisciplinary approach fosters partnerships with healthcare providers and industry stakeholders, ensuring that studies are grounded in real-world applications. Anglia Ruskin University is committed to ethical research practices, prioritizing participant safety and well-being while striving to contribute valuable insights to the medical community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Alexander J Street, PhD
Principal Investigator
Anglia Ruskin University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported