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Playing Piano to Improve Hand Function Early After Stroke

RecruitingNAAges 40 Years - 74 YearsAllMcGill University
NCT06621771 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to study the feasibility of a 6-week piano playing training intervention in a subacute stroke population. More specifically, the investigators aim to (1) implement and test the feasibility of the intervention in the subacute stroke rehabilitation program; and (2) explore the acceptability of the supervised training sessions and home practice sessions. Researchers will also (3) estimate and contrast the effects of the piano training intervention as compared to conventional therapy on manual dexterity, coordination, functional use of the upper extremity, attention and mood. Therapy specifically provided as part of this project will be delivered above and beyond usual therapy time in both intervention groups. Participants of the piano group will: * Engage in a step-by-step musical training consisting of two supervised, individual 45-min sessions per week

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Have normal/corrected visual and auditory acuity * Present a first-ever supratentorial unilateral stroke (1-24 weeks post-stroke) * Present some capacity of dissociation of arm and finger movements, as reflected by scores of 3 to 6 on the arm and hand components of the Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment * Have the capacity to follow simple instructions * Have no professional piano experience (only for the piano group) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of visual field defect, hemineglect as well as dementia or moderate-to-severe cognitive deficits (score less than 18 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment).
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What it tests

  • Music intervention
  • Occupational Therapy
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Where

1 site
Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
Laval, Canada
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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