Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Level of Consciousness

It is known that even in patients with severe disorders of consciousness (DOC), the perception of known stimuli triggers emotional reactions that can be interpreted as an expression of a residual function of consciousness. Music therapy has a long tradition in neurological rehabilitation. Frequently, active therapies with own music making and singing are implemented in clinical settings. In DOC patients, it is more likely to use passive music listening. However, findings on effectiveness are limited, as only a few studies have systematically investigated the effects of music therapy in this population. Therefore, the investigators want to investigate the effectiveness of passive listening to preferred music on the level of consciousness.

NCT Number	NCT04442971
Lead Sponsor	BDH-Klinik Hessisch Oldendorf
Conditions	Neurologic Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Disorder of Consciousness
Enrollment	66 participants
Start Date	2020-06-15
Primary Completion	2026-06-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-09-19