Plain-English translation of NCT06830785 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Stroke research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study examines whether rhythmic auditory stimulation—exercising your affected arm in time with rhythmic sounds or music—can help stroke survivors improve their arm movement speed, daily functioning, and overall quality of life. Researchers will compare people who do arm exercises with rhythmic sound guidance to those who do the same exercises without it, to see if the music or sounds make a real difference in recovery.
After a stroke, many people struggle to regain full use of their affected arm. This trial tests whether pairing physical therapy exercises with rhythmic sounds or music can boost recovery better than exercise alone, potentially offering stroke survivors a more effective rehabilitation option.
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You will attend 24 sessions of arm movement training over several weeks, with 3 sessions per week lasting 40 minutes each. Half of participants will exercise while listening to rhythmic sounds or music, and the other half will do the same exercises without sound guidance. Before and after the training program, you'll complete movement tests and answer questionnaires about your arm function and quality of life.
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Taiwan
Sponsor
Shu-Mei Wang
Enrollment target
~68 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2025.
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