Music Therapy/Physical Therapy Intervention to Enhance Well-being and Functional Recovery Post-stroke

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to see if group Music Therapy and Physical Therapy will help in the recovery from stroke. It is hoped that music and physical therapy in a group setting will help physical, mental, and social well-being.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of the study is to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of an enriched, combined music therapy/physical therapy (MT/PT) rehabilitation intervention that addresses physical, psychological, and social well-being simultaneously in a group setting to enhance post-stroke recovery. The intervention will be implemented through collaboration between the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy at NYU Steinhardt and the Motor Recovery Laboratory at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, NYU Medical Center.

Official Title
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A Collaborative Music Therapy/Physical Therapy Intervention to Enhance Well-being and Functional Recovery Post-stroke

Conditions
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Stroke With Hemiparesis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Music & Physical Therapy


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Able to read and write in English Unilateral stroke at least 6 months prior Independent community ambulation with or without assistive devices Presence of at least 5 degrees of active motion in proximal and distal upper extremity joints, suggesting presence of a neural substrate for recovery Exclusion Criteria: Neurological or psychiatric disease such as clinical depression Hearing deficits History of surgery or other significant injury that could preclude task performance Complicating medical problems such as uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes with signs of neuropathy, and previous neurological illness such as head trauma, prior stroke, epilepsy or demyelinating disease Any factors that may put the subject at significant risk or confound study results

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: Music & Physical Therapy<br>Subjects will received Music and Physical Therapy in a group setting. | Other: Music & Physical Therapy<br>* Participants will receive combined Music Therapy and Physical Therapy for 6 Weeks. Two times per week for 1 hour.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Line Measurement of Hand Function | Participants will be assessed prior to starting therapy: - Measurement of current hand motor impairment during a functional grasp and lift tasks | Beginning of study | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hand Function after Therapy | Participants will be assessed after 6 weeks of Therapy for: change in hand motor impairment during a functional grasp and lift tasks Hand Function | After completion of therapy | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Physiopathology, Rehabilitation, Fingers, Grasp, Strength, Brain Function, Functional Laterality, Psychomotor Performance, Biomechanis, Touch, Music Therapy, Weight-Bearing