StrokeNCT06761638
Comparative Impact of RAST and TST for Improving Motor Functions in Stroke Patients
A study testing Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy and Task-Specific Training in people with Stroke, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) therapy versus Task-Specific Training (TST) in enhancing motor function recovery in stroke patients. RAS uses rhythmic cues to aid movement synchronization, while TST focuses on practicing daily tasks to improve functional ability. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke
- What is being tested?
- Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy and Task-Specific Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Feb 2024to 1 Mar 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 40 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Male and female patients diagnosed with stroke
- Age 40-80 years (46)
- Patients having first ever stroke occurrence
- Moderate motor function impairments (47)
- Patients able to follow instruction
Who cannot join
- Patients with severe motor impairments
- Patients who had cognitive impairments
- Patients having other neurological conditions and musculoskeletal disorders
- Patients having history of surgery
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University
Lahore, Punjab Province
About this study
Official title: Comparative Impact of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy and Task Specific Training for Improving Motor Functions in Stroke Patients
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) therapy versus Task-Specific Training (TST) in enhancing motor function recovery in stroke patients. RAS uses rhythmic cues to aid movement synchronization, while TST focuses on practicing daily tasks to improve functional ability. In a randomized clinical trial, participants were assigned to either RAS or TST groups, with both receiving structured sessions over several weeks.
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Being tested
- Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy, Task-Specific Training
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation TherapyCombination product
Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) is a therapeutic technique that uses rhythmic auditory cues, like a metronome or music, to improve motor control and coordination. It is often used in rehabilitation for conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and other movement disorders to enhance gait and other motor functions through the synchronization of movements to auditory rhythms.
Task-Specific TrainingCombination product
Task-specific training is a rehabilitation approach that involves practicing specific tasks or activities to improve the performance of those tasks. It is based on the principle that repetitive practice of functional tasks enhances neuroplasticity, leading to better motor skills and functional recovery, especially in stroke and neurological rehabilitation.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy | Experimental | Not described Receives: Combination Product: Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy |
| Task-Specific Training | Experimental | Not described Receives: Combination Product: Task-Specific Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Modified Barthel index
The Modified Barthel Index (MBI) is a crucial tool for assessing functional independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) among patients, particularly those recovering from stroke or other debilitating conditions. It evaluates 10 key self-care and mobility tasks, including feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility. Each task is scored based on the level of assistance required, with total scores ranging from 0 (complete dependence) to 100 (complete independence). Higher scores indicate greater independence.
Measured: 12 Months
Goniometer
A goniometer is an instrument used to measure the angle of joints in the body, typically to assess the range of motion (ROM). It is commonly used in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and orthopedics to evaluate joint function and monitor progress in patients recovering from injury or surgery. Range of motions of upper limb measured through this goniometer."
Measured: 12 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Jan 2025
- Study start15 Feb 2024
- Primary completion1 Jul 2024
- Study completion1 Mar 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Superior UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Superior University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06761638
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MSRSW/Batch-Fall22/760
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 26 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 7 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Impact of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy and Task Specific Training for Improving Motor Functions in Stroke Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06761638
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSRSW/Batch-Fall22/760
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 7 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) therapy versus Task-Specific Training (TST) in enhancing motor function recovery in stroke patients. RAS uses rhythmic cues to aid movement synchronization, while TST focuses on practicing daily tasks to improve functional ability. In a randomized clinical trial, participants were assigned to either RAS or TST groups, with both receiving structured sessions over several weeks.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy | Experimental | Combination Product: Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy |
| Task-Specific Training | Experimental | Combination Product: Task-Specific Training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Male and female patients diagnosed with stroke
- Age 40-80 years (46)
- Patients having first ever stroke occurrence
- Moderate motor function impairments (47)
- Patients able to follow instruction
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients with severe motor impairments
- Patients who had cognitive impairments
- Patients having other neurological conditions and musculoskeletal disorders
- Patients having history of surgery
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation TherapyRhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) is a therapeutic technique that uses rhythmic auditory cues, like a metronome or music, to improve motor control and coordination. It is often used in rehabilitation for conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and other movement disorders to enhance gait and other motor functions through the synchronization of movements to auditory rhythms. | Combination product | Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy |
| Task-Specific TrainingTask-specific training is a rehabilitation approach that involves practicing specific tasks or activities to improve the performance of those tasks. It is based on the principle that repetitive practice of functional tasks enhances neuroplasticity, leading to better motor skills and functional recovery, especially in stroke and neurological rehabilitation. | Combination product | Task-Specific Training |
Primary outcome
Modified Barthel index
Time frame: 12 Months
The Modified Barthel Index (MBI) is a crucial tool for assessing functional independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) among patients, particularly those recovering from stroke or other debilitating conditions. It evaluates 10 key self-care and mobility tasks, including feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility. Each task is scored based on the level of assistance required, with total scores ranging from 0 (complete dependence) to 100 (complete independence). Higher scores indicate greater independence.
Goniometer
Time frame: 12 Months
A goniometer is an instrument used to measure the angle of joints in the body, typically to assess the range of motion (ROM). It is commonly used in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and orthopedics to evaluate joint function and monitor progress in patients recovering from injury or surgery. Range of motions of upper limb measured through this goniometer."
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Jan 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy and Task-Specific Training in people with Stroke, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Modified Barthel index (time frame: 12 Months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Jan 2025.