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Music Therapy in Post-Stroke Patients: A Clinical Trial
Effects of Music Therapy on Sleep Quality in Post-Stroke Patients: A Clinical Trial at the San Cecilio University Hospital
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Effects of Music Therapy on Sleep Quality in Post-Stroke Patients: A Clinical Trial at the San Cecilio University Hospital
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
84
1 country
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Study Start
January 15, 2025
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
December 2027
EstimatedPlanned date reported by the registry; this milestone is not confirmed as achieved.
Study Completion
December 2027
EstimatedPlanned date reported by the registry; this milestone is not confirmed as achieved.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if music therapy works to optimizate sleep quality in patients who have suffered a stroke. The main questions it aims to answer are:
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December 2027
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January 15, 2025
Actual (reported)October 3, 2026
Actual (reported)October 27, 2026
Actual (reported)December 2027
EstimatedPlanned date reported by the registry; this milestone is not confirmed as achieved.
December 2027
EstimatedPlanned date reported by the registry; this milestone is not confirmed as achieved.
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
This is a validated, self-administered instrument consisting of 19 questions distributed across seven components: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleep medication, and daytime dysfunction. The total score ranges from 0 to 21, with scores greater than 5 indicating poor sleep quality. The PSQI has previously been used in studies involving patients diagnosed with stroke.
At study baseline and at the end of the study.
Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
At study baseline and at the end of the study.
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
At study baseline and at the end of the study.
Intervention Characteristics: * Duration: each music therapy session will last 60 minutes * Setting: the sessions will be administered during at night shift in the Neurology Department of the Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio (HUCSC). * Frequency: daily sessions will be administered during the participant's hospitalization, whenever the participant's clinical condition allows. * Type of music: the selected music will consist of slow rhythms (60-80 bpm) and soft sounds, avoiding abrupt changes. Pieces in lower pitches and with flowing melodies have been shown to facilitate the transition to sleep, while avoiding elements that may stimulate the listener, such as lyrics or pronounced rythms. * Method of delivery: low-intensity speakers will be used in dimly lit environments to expose participants to the music therapy intervention.
Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio
Granada, Granada, 18007, Spain
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Raquel Rodríguez Blanque Associated Proffesor at University of Granada, Nursing
CONTACT
First Submitted
October 3, 2026
First Posted
October 27, 2026
Study Start
January 15, 2025
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
December 2027
EstimatedGlasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
At study baseline
Canadian Neurological Scale (CNS)
At study baseline
Patient satisfaction scale
Immediately after the intervention
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
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Planned date reported by the registry; this milestone is not confirmed as achieved.
Study Completion
December 2027
EstimatedPlanned date reported by the registry; this milestone is not confirmed as achieved.
Last Updated
October 27, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-10
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