NCT06761638

Comparative Impact of RAST and TST for Improving Motor Functions in Stroke Patients

Comparative Impact of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy and Task Specific Training for Improving Motor Functions in Stroke Patients

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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. In a randomized clinical trial, participants were assigned to either RAS or TST groups, with both receiving structured sessions over several weeks.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Therapy	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.
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Task-Specific Training	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-02-15
• Primary completion: 2024-07-01
• Completion: 2025-03-01
• First posted: 2025-01-07
• Last updated: 2025-01-07

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan