Beat the shakes: rhythmic sounds boost arm control in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT05637593

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma Dyskinesias Hypokinesia movement disorder Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wuhan Brain Hospital

    Wuhan, Hubei, 41000, China