Status:
COMPLETED
Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance With Sensory-Enhanced Motor Imagery in Chronic Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
Lead Sponsor:
University of Toronto
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-79 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Research has shown that music engages the brain bilaterally throughout cortical and subcortical regions, accessing extended sensorimotor, cognitive and affective networks. This research explores the h...
Detailed Description
More individuals are surviving and living with the effects of stroke, a trend that is expected to continue. Upper extremity limitations present a common, persistent challenge for stroke survivors, imp...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- hemiparesis following a unilateral stroke (hemorrhagic or ischemic), sustained more than 6 months prior, with at least minimal volitional movement of the affected limb
- permission from a physician to participate in an upper extremity rehabilitation program, including confirmation that the following disorders are not present: rheumatoid arthritis, upper extremity fracture, apraxia, neuropathy, somatosensory impairment
- adequate language comprehension and neurocognitive function to understand and follow simple instructions
Exclusion
- currently enrolled in an upper extremity rehabilitation program or another upper extremity study
- comorbid neurological disorder (e.g. multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease)
- evidence of perceptual or cognitive impairment; e.g., unilateral spatial neglect, significant hearing impairment, Montreal Cognitive Assessment score of 25 or less
- presence of aphasia
- injections for spasticity within three months of participation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 20 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 5 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03246217
Start Date
July 20 2017
End Date
September 5 2019
Last Update
September 16 2019
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Faculty of Music, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S2C5