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NCT Number: NCT06156735

Music Therapy on Cognition in Neurorehabilitation

Music therapy has received more attention with its surging application in neuro-rehabilitation overseas. Given the dearth of music therapy and cognitive rehabilitation research conducted in Malaysia, this pilot study intended to investigate the effect of active and passive music therapy interventions versus the standard care condition in cognition among adults with neuro-rehabilitation needs.

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Key information

Conditions

Dementia Behavior Brain Diseases Brain Injuries Brain Injuries, Traumatic Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Craniocerebral Trauma Mental Disorders Motor Activity Nervous System Diseases Neurocognitive Disorders Stroke Trauma, Nervous System Traumatic Brain Injury Vascular Diseases Wounds and Injuries

Age range

30 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

SOSCO Rehabilitation Centre

Malacca, 75450, Malaysia

About this study

Music therapy has received more attention with its surging application in neuro-rehabilitation overseas. Given the dearth of music therapy and cognitive rehabilitation research conducted in Malaysia, this pilot study intended to investigate the effect of active and passive music therapy interventions versus the standard care condition in cognition among adults with neuro-rehabilitation needs.

Thirty subjects participated in this study. Each participant received one session of each of the following: active music therapy intervention, passive music therapy intervention, and standard card. Mini-Cog tests were conducted before and after each session and the scores were collected for data analysis. Throughout the study, observations ensured the troubleshooting of any potential flaws for future recommendations.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • NeuroRehabilitation Needs

Exclusion criteria

  • obtain a score of above 22 or below 10 on the MMSE
  • have documented current/active episodes of hallucinations and/or delusions
  • have documented hearing impairments with or without hearing aid(s)
  • have language barrier, i.e. do not speak or understand English, Mandarin or Malay

Treatment and study plan

Passive Music Therapy (P)

Other

Music Therapy Intervention

Active Music Therapy (A)

Other

Music Therapy Intervention

Standard Care Control Condition (C)

Other

Without any intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Mini-Cog™ test

    Time frame: 1 year

    The Friedman test was conducted to determine whether Mini-Cog test scores differ from P, A, and C. A score of 0-2 suggests a higher likelihood of significant cognitive impairment, while a score of 3-5 indicates a lower likelihood of dementia but does not exclude mild impairment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Malaya

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Music Therapy on Cognition in Neurorehabilitation - A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2020
First posted
Dec 5, 2023
Registry last updated
Apr 10, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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