Beat the shakes: rhythmic sounds boost arm control in Parkinson's
NCT ID NCT05637593
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether training with rhythmic sounds (like a beat) could help people with Parkinson's disease move their arms better. 38 participants did arm exercises with or without the sounds for 21 days. Those who used rhythmic sounds showed lasting improvements in hand dexterity and movement speed one month later.
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Wuhan Brain Hospital
Wuhan, Hubei, 41000, China
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