Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation as Pre-Gait Training for Improving Balance and Weight Shifting in Rehabilitation Patients: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The purpose of this study is to explore whether Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) as pre-gait training can help improve balance, weight-shifting abilities, and overall gait performance in stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation. This is a feasibility study, designed to evaluate the practicality of incorporating RAS into stroke rehabilitation programs. It aims to assess how well patients can participate in and adhere to this intervention, as well as how seamlessly it integrates with standard physiotherapy treatments typically provided to stroke patients. By examining these factors, the investigators aim to identify the resources, staff training, and planning required to implement RAS as a regular component of stroke rehabilitation in the future. The study will also help estimate the effects of RAS on balance and gait outcomes, providing preliminary data to design a larger, more comprehensive study in the future.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosed with gait impairments

• Referred to physiotherapy for rehabilitation

• Ability to provide informed consent

• Understands Bahasa Melayu or English with basic communication abilities to follow instructions during therapy sessions

Locations
Other Locations
Malaysia
Universiti Malaya Medical Centre
RECRUITING
Kuala Lumpur
Contact Information
Primary
MAZLINA BINTI MAZLAN, MBBS
mazlinamazlan@um.edu.my
+60379675181
Backup
NIK SHERINA HAIDI BT HANAFI, MBBS
niksherina@um.edu.my
+60379492802
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-09-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Intervention group
Patient will receive a 15-minute RAS session immediately before patient standard physiotherapy session. The RAS session will consist of metronome beats matched to your walking cadence. After completing the RAS sessions, patient will continue with the standard rehabilitation program as usual.
Placebo_comparator: Control group
Patient will receive the standard physiotherapy program without the RAS pre-gait training. Therapy will include sessions aimed at improving balance and gait, conducted for 15 minutes during each session. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, after completing the therapy, and during two follow-up evaluations. stroke period focuses on restoring cognitive abilities such as attention, memory, executive functions, and communication.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Malaya

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