Can rhythmic beats help people with spinal cord injury walk better?
NCT ID NCT07674927
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests a wearable device called MedRhythms that uses shoe sensors and headphones to deliver real-time rhythmic cues (like a musical beat) to help people with incomplete spinal cord injury improve their walking. Fifteen participants will use the device during supervised physical therapy sessions twice a week for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in walking speed, endurance, and patient-reported outcomes at the start, after treatment, and at a 12-week follow-up.
What this could mean
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Active substance
rhythmic auditory stimulation device (MedRhythms)
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve walking ability during physical therapy for people with incomplete spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is meant to assist therapy, not replace it, and benefits may be modest.
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UC Davis Point West
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
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