Tests rhythmic sound during arm training after stroke
Compares arm training with and without rhythmic sound in adults after stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effects of RAS in Stroke
Key facts
- Where
- Taipei, TaiwanSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults who had a first stroke at least six months ago and can do arm movement training. It tests training with rhythmic sound cues against training without them.
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Sex
- All sexes can join
- Disease stage
- First-time stroke (ischaemic or hemorrhagic) on one side of the brain, at least six months ago (chronic stage). The affected arm is at Brunnstrom stages four to six and has no significant muscle stiffness (Modified Ashworth Scale score of 2 or less).
- Earlier treatment
- Cannot be taking part in another study of drug treatment or upper-limb movement therapy.
- Biomarker or test result
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment score of 24 or more. Must be able to tell where a clap next to the affected ear comes from, so the affected ear is not completely deaf.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Neurological diseases or medical conditions that affect arm movement or hearing
- Taking part in another study of drug treatment or upper-limb movement therapy
Read by machine on 9 November 2026.
Where in Taiwan
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health SciencesTaipei, TaiwanContact: Shu-Mei WangTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- Shu-Mei Wang
- Trial code
- NCT06830785
- Record updated
- 25 June 2025
- Original description
The goal of this study is to to examine whether rhythmic auditory stimulation improved movement speed, movement function of executing activities of daily living, and movement recovery of the affected upper limb, as well as quality of life in stroke patients. The main questions it aims to answer are:Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Upper-limb Movements, Function, and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this study is to to examine whether rhythmic auditory stimulation improved movement speed, movement function of executing activities of daily living, and movement recovery of the affected upper limb, as well as quality of life in stroke patients. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does rhythmic auditory stimulation improve movement speed in stroke patients? * Does rhythmic auditory stimulation improve movement function of executing activities of daily living in stroke patients? * Does rhythmic auditory stimulation improve movement recovery of the affected upper limb in stroke patients? * Does rhythmic auditory stimulation improve quality of life in stroke patients?
Researchers will compare movement training with the aid of rhythmic auditory stimulation to movement training without the aid of rhythmic auditory stimulation to see if rhythmic auditory stimulation works to improve movement speed, movement function of executing activities of daily living, and movement recovery of the affected upper limb, as well as quality of life in stroke patients.
Participants will:
* Undergo movement tests and fill out questionnaires before and after the movement training program * Receive movement training for 40 minutes per session and three sessions per week for a total of 24 sessions
Inclusion: (1) Diagnosed with either ischaemic or hemorrhagic stroke, and a first-time occurrence; (2) A unilateral stroke; (3) The onset occurred six months or more prior to the experiment, indicating a chronic stage of stroke; (4) The affected upper limb's proximal and distal joints are between Brunnstrom stages four to six, ensuring that the affected limb can execute the upper-limb functional movement training of this study; (5) The affected upper limb's Modified Ashworth Scale score is ≤ 2, indicating no significant muscle stiffness (spasticity) in the affected limb; (6) A Montreal Cognitive Assessment score of ≥ 24, ensuring comprehension of the instructions given during this study; and (7) when we clap hands next to the affected ear of the participant who closes eyes, the participant is able to indicate the sound's source either verbally or through gestures, indicating no complete hearing loss in the affected ear and the ability to receive rhythmic auditory stimulation.
Exclusion: (2) Being participating in other experimental studies related to drug treatment or upper-limb movement therapy; (1) Neurological diseases or medical conditions that affect upper-limb movements or hearing.