Heartbeat-Synced music therapy tested for MS pain relief

NCT ID NCT06800144

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Bilgi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether listening to music or metronome sounds that match your heart rate can reduce chronic pain in people with multiple sclerosis. 45 participants will be split into three groups: one does motor imagery with a heartbeat-synced metronome, one listens to relaxing music synced to their heartbeat, and one continues usual care. All sessions are done at home via video calls over 8 weeks, and researchers will measure pain, fatigue, mood, sleep, and heart rate changes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: heart rate-synchronized music therapy and motor imagery training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug, home-based way to reduce chronic pain and improve mood, sleep, and quality of life for people with MS.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is behavioral, so effects may be modest and require consistent participation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, MS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Bilgi University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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