Resting‐state language network neuroplasticity in post‐stroke music listening: A randomized controlled trial

• DOI: 10.1111/ejn.15524
• Publication Date: 2021-11-12T00:54:28Z
• Authors: Aleksi J. Sihvonen; Anni Pitkäniemi; Vera Leo; Seppo Soinila; Teppo Särkämö
• Keywords: Stroke

Abstract Recent evidence suggests that post‐stroke vocal music listening can aid language recovery, but the network‐level functional neuroplasticity mechanisms of this effect are unknown. Here, we sought to determine if improved recovery observed after is driven by changes in longitudinal resting‐state connectivity within network. Using data from a single‐blind randomized controlled trial on stroke patients ( N = 38), compared effects daily self‐selected music, instrumental and audio books network their correlation skills verbal memory during first 3 months post‐stroke. From acute 3‐month stage, groups increased between cluster comprising left inferior parietal areas more than book group. However, increase correlated with only group cluster. This study shows promotes inducing Our results conform variable neurodisplacement theory underpinning aphasia recovery.