A structured music-based intervention for motor rehabilitation and exploratory cognitive and quality-of-life outcomes after stroke: a study protocol for a randomized waitlist-controlled intervention study

Category	Detail
Condition	Stroke
Key Mechanisms	Music-based interventions integrating motor activities with cognitive and psychosocial components.
Target Population	Adults aged 18–70 years who have experienced a stroke at least 3 months before enrollment.
Care Setting	Outpatient neurological rehabilitation centers

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability with significant motor and cognitive sequelae.
Music-based interventions may enhance motor coordination, emotional regulation, and quality of life.
The study evaluates a structured music-based intervention alongside standard rehabilitation care.
Primary outcome is motor function, with exploratory outcomes including executive functioning and quality of life.
The study aims to provide preliminary evidence on the feasibility of integrative music-based interventions.

Incorporation of structured music-based interventions into standard rehabilitation care.

Regular assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up to evaluate outcomes.

Potential for limited engagement in motor training due to cognitive impairments.

Adults aged 18–70 years post-stroke.

Structured music-based intervention consists of 10 sessions integrated with standard rehabilitation.

Utilize multidomain rehabilitation approaches that address motor, cognitive, and emotional aspects.
Encourage participation in active musical activities to enhance social engagement and quality of life.

Clinical Scorecard: A Protocol for a Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Study on a Structured Music Intervention Aimed at Motor Rehabilitation and Cognitive and Quality-of-Life Improvements Post-Stroke