Heartbeat-Synced music therapy tested for MS pain relief
NCT ID NCT06800144
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
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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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Istanbul Bilgi University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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