Music that moves you: personalized beats may improve walking in Parkinson's
NCT ID NCT07705373
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a digital music device called MyMusiQ that delivers personalized music cues to help people with Parkinson's disease walk more easily and automatically. Participants wear foot sensors and headphones; the device adjusts the music's rhythm in real time based on their walking pattern. The trial will measure changes in walking speed, stride length, daily step counts, and how much mental effort walking requires over a 3-month period.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- A digital music device that delivers personalized music cues based on real-time walking data
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve walking and quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage study, and the benefits may not be large or lasting. The device may not work for everyone, and some people may find the music cues distracting or uncomfortable.
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Conditions
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Boston University Center for Neurorehabilitation
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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