RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06343662

Group Music Therapy for Acquired Brain Injury

Meraki: Music Therapy Protocol for People with Acquired Brain Injury

Sponsor

University of Valencia

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Acquired Brain Injury

Summary

The study aims to analyse the impact of music therapy-based treatment on the comfort and well-being of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). To achieve this objective, it is proposed to validate and implement a music therapy-based assessment and treatment protocol. The protocol will be tested in a pilot sample to improve adaptation to the disease and promote integration with the usual health measures of patients with ABI. Implementing a group treatment programme based on music therapy applied to patients with ABI.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Patient with acquired brain damage who has been admitted to the hospital for at least one week. The patient has experienced a sudden brain injury resulting in physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioural or sensory deficits that have reduced their previous functional capacity and quality of life. The patient is clinically stable enough to undergo rehabilitation and had a good functional situation prior to the episode (Barthel Index > 60).
Be over 18 years of age.
The participant or their relatives have signed the informed consent form.
They have completed the group music therapy intervention session, as well as the pre-test and post-test evaluations.

Exclusion Criteria2

Failure to obtain informed consent
The Barthel Index score is below 60, indicating functional dependency.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALMERAKI_ABI

The music therapy session will focus on the themes of reidentification and involvement. The aim is to accompany the patient during the illness process, allowing them to express their emotional state, relate to music, promote listening and communication between family members, help and value preserved abilities, and promote personal involvement in the rehabilitation process. The session will work with songs, taking into account musical preferences.