Researchers from IIT Delhi, AIIMS New Delhi and IHBAS have developed the first Hindi version of Melodic Intonation Therapy for stroke survivors with aphasia. The music-based treatment uses melody and rhythm to support speech recovery. A pilot study involving six Hindi-speaking stroke survivors found clinically meaningful improvements after 40 therapy sessions. Published in Aphasiology, the study highlights the development of a language-specific rehabilitation approach while noting the need for larger studies.
