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This is a Systematic Review study (also classified as: RCT).

September 10, 2025MedicinaOpen Access

The Effect of Music Therapy on Psychological Outcomes for Neurological Conditions: Systematic Review

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Systematic review evaluates psychological outcomes from music therapy in neurological conditions, suggesting clinical relevance.

Music therapy improved cognitive function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and traumatic brain injury, but not in stroke or Huntington’s disease.
Emotional well-being significantly improved in stroke survivors receiving music therapy, indicating a potential psychological benefit.
The systematic review included ten RCTs with 469 participants, highlighting the need for larger studies to reduce bias and improve findings.
Findings suggest music therapy has potential psychological benefits, but further research is needed to standardize outcomes and define treatment distinctions.

Gardener et al. (2025) studied this question.

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