Clinical trial NCT05446207: Effects of Music Therapy Along With Task-Oriented Training on Patients With Chronic Stroke
Official title: Effects Of Relaxing Music Therapy Along With Task-Oriented Training On Balance And Functional Independence In Patients With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Hemiplegia
Keywords: Stroke, Music Therapy, Task-oriented training, Balance, Functional Independence
Lead sponsor: University of Lahore
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2022-07-06
Enrollment: 76
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 40
Maximum age (years): 60
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Previous studies discussed the effects of music therapy and task oriented training on motor functions of stroke separately but no study is found in which effects of both techniques are studied. In this study, we are going to find the effects of task oriented training with or without music therapy.

Detailed description: Stroke is a neurological condition, which can promote disability and increase the susceptibility to secondary complications along the patient's life. Stroke issue incorporates motor dysfunction, Cognition, daily activity and sensory weaknesses. Music Therapy appears to affect physiological phenomena such as blood pressure, heartbeat, respiration, and mydriasis as well as emotional aspects such as mood and feelings. Task-oriented training is aimed at improving the control strategy by solving difficulties through various measures.

In general, a variety of techniques, including Bobath approach, Roods approach, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques, motor relearning program, functional approaches, stretching exercises, therapeutic massage, constrain induced movement therapy, range of motion exercises, myofascial release, and strengthening exercises have been in practice for recovery of the affected limb functional mobility in patients with stroke. This study will evaluate the effects of music therapy along with task oriented training on balance and functional independence in stroke patients.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Age 40-60 years Both males and females Diagnosed stroke patients Chronic stage (after 6 months of onset) Individuals with Burg Balance Score ≥ 20 ≤ 40 Functional Independence Measure score up to 3 (moderate assistance) Able to understand command Mini mental status examination score of over 20

Exclusion Criteria:

Systematic Disorder e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis Unstable Angina Coexisting physical impairments e.g. limb amputation Any previous history of neurological disease other than stroke e.g. Parkinson's Any previous history of fractures Hearing or perception deficits

Primary outcomes:
measure: Balance
timeFrame: Change in Balance score will be measured at baseline, at 4th week, at 8th week
measure: Functional Independence
timeFrame: Change in functional independence will be measured at baseline, at 4th week, at 8th week
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Lahore
country: Pakistan
facility: The University of Lahore
state: Punjab
Study officials:
affiliation: The University of Lahore
name: Ashfaq Ahmad, PhD
role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
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