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Clinical Neurophysiology

Volume 128, Issue 10, October 2017, Pages e406-e407
Clinical Neurophysiology

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P 162 Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) as an additional treatment for chronic stroke patients in the outpatient setting: a randomized controlled trial

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Objectives

Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) is a rhythmic sensory cueing to enhance gait patterns. Aim of the study was to research the effectiveness of RAS as an additional treatment for chronic stroke patients.

Methods

In the randomized controlled study 12 patients were assigned randomly into n = 6 intervention group and n = 6 control group. Both groups completed a 4-week gait training. The intervention group additionally received RAS through music over headphones. Berg Balance Scale, 6-Minute Walk Test, stride length and velocity over a distance of 10 m were used for assessment before and after interventions as well as 12 weeks later (follow up).

Results

There were no significant differences in relationship to the measured variables between intervention and control group. There were no indications to be drawn that the ability to follow a beat is necessary for effective results.

Discussion/Conclusion

The effectiveness of RAS with chronic stroke patients in the outpatient setting could not be proven in this study. It still remains in question whether the use of RAS in the treatment of stroke patients in the outpatient setting is effective or not.

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