Metronome music may improve gait in Parkinson's patients

NCT ID NCT05763732

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) — listening to a metronome beat — can improve walking in people with Parkinson's disease who have a deep brain stimulator (DBS). Ten participants will walk to the beat for four minutes with their DBS turned on and off. Researchers will measure changes in walking speed, stride length, and brain activity to see if the beat helps.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) - listening to metronome beats while walking
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve walking in Parkinson's patients who have deep brain stimulation.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only tests short-term effects, not long-term benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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