Musical Neglect Training for Patients With Visual Neglect

NCT03516825 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 14-5432H
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 2
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Music Neglect Training has been developed for patients with hemispatial neglect to improve their attention on the left side. The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate and carry-over effect of Musical Neglect Training on unilateral visual neglect. Standardized assessments (Albert's test and Line Bisection Test) were used to measure a range of visual field. A total of 6 musical exercises with tone bars which are aligned horizontally helped to improve attention and perception of the visual field on the left side.

Conditions

Hemispatial Neglect

Keywords

Musical Neglect Training; Neurologic Music Therapy; unilateral visual neglect; hemispatial neglect; stroke; spatial perception and attention; music therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Changes of Albert's Test between before and after the sessions

  The Albert's Test was scored as the number of uncrossed lines on the sheet. The test paper consisted of 18 lines on each side, and 4 lines in the center. Since the un-crossed lines have been calculated, less score indicates positive outcomes.

  Albert's test was given to participants before and after of all 6 sessions. The outcome measure was assessed two days a week for three weeks. Also, follow-up testing was done one week after their 6th session to examine the longer-lasting effects of MNT.

• Changes of Line Bisection Test between before and after the sessions

  The Line Bisection Test was calculated as percentage of the deviation from the true center of the line. A different length of 17 lines were aligned horizontally on the test paper. Since the deviation from the true central point has been measured, less score indicates positive outcomes.

  Line Bisection was given to participants before and after of all 6 sessions. The outcome measure was assessed two days a week for three weeks. Also, follow-up testing was done one week after their 6th session to examine the longer-lasting effects of MNT.

Study Arms (1)

Musical Neglect Training (MNT)

EXPERIMENTAL

A single-subject design was used. All participants took Musical Neglect Training.

Other: Musical Neglect Training

Interventions

Musical Neglect Training OTHER

MNT uses musical exercises which are structured in pitch, time and tempo, and musical equipment (tone bars, keyboards, drums) configures to focus attention to the neglect visual field.

Also known as: Neurologic Music Therapy

Musical Neglect Training (MNT)

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• patients with visual neglect after stroke
• right-handed
• medically stable
• no previous music therapy experiences
• no hearing impairments
• no cognitive deficits

You may not qualify if:

• hemianopia
• previous music therapy treatment experiences

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Toronto: lead
• Colorado State University: collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Perceptual Disorders; Stroke; Orientation, Spatial

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Spatial Behavior; Behavior

Study Officials

• Michael Thaut, PhD

  University of Toronto

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: All participants were given no information about this intervention. Participants only followed the direction by student music therapist.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Model Details: The same intervention has been used for all participants (two) for this study.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 19, 2018
• First Posted: May 4, 2018
• Study Start: January 27, 2015
• Primary Completion: January 28, 2016
• Study Completion: January 28, 2016
• Last Updated: May 4, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share