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Walking to a beat: new study tests music therapy for gait problems

NCT ID NCT04876339

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding music-like sounds (sonification) to standard walking rehabilitation can improve gait, balance, and quality of life. 120 adults with Parkinson's disease, stroke, or multiple sclerosis will be randomly assigned to standard rehab or rehab with sonification. The sonification system uses sensors on the ankles to turn movement into musical patterns, aiming to retrain the brain's motor pathways. Outcomes include walking speed, balance, and fatigue after 10 and 20 sessions, plus a one-month follow-up.

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Active substance
sonification device (inertial sensors, computer, headphones with music feedback)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a pleasant, music-based way to improve walking and balance for people with Parkinson's, stroke, or multiple sclerosis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study (120 people) testing a new approach. The benefits may be small or not last long, and the device may not work for everyone.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Started

Jan 2021

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Up to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria (stroke patients) * Age \< 80 * Mini Mental State Examination \> 24 * Modified Rankin Scale: 1-3 * Single hemisphere lesion * Stabilized disease (\> 6 months after the acute event) * Impairment in gait parameters (e.g. velocity, perceived fatigue etc) * Motor independence during walking (without orthotic devices and aids) but with pathological pattern (spasticity level: Ashworth \< 2) Inclusion criteria (patients with Parkinson's disease) * Age \< 80 * Mini Mental State Examination \> 24 * Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale score (Parte III): \< 28 * Stabilized disease and drug therapy * Altered gait patterns * Motor independence during walking (without orthotic devices and aids) but with pathological pattern Inclusion criteria (patients with multiple sclerosis): * Age \< 60 * Mini Mental State Examination \> 24 * Expanded Disability Status Scale score: 3-5 * Stabilized disease in the last 6 months (without relapse or disability progression) * Altered gait patterns (i.e., careening, slowing down, spasticity: Ashworth \< 2, etc.) * Motor independence during walking Exclusion Criteria (stroke patients) * Multiple or bilateral lesions * Neglect * Equinism * Spasticity: Ashworth \>2 * Structured (non-elastic) Achilles tendon retraction * Neurotoxin in the 3 months prior to the study * Baclofen introduced or modified in the week before the start of the study * Previous or concurrent diseases disabling the lower limb functions * Rehabilitative treatments with music in the year before the study Exclusion criteria (patients with Parkinson's disease): * Previous or concurrent diseases disabling the lower limb functions * Changes of drug therapy during the study * Rehabilitative treatments with music in the year before the study Exclusion criteria (patients with multiple sclerosis): * Previous or concurrent diseases disabling the lower limb functions * Neurotoxin in the 3 months prior to the study * Baclofen introduced or modified in the week before the start of the study * Spasticity: Ashworth \>2 * Structured (non-elastic) Achilles tendon retraction * Rehabilitative treatments with music in the year before the study

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Conditions

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multiple sclerosis Parkinson disease stroke disorder

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Multiple sclerosis Parkinson disease Stroke

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Locations

  • Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS

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    Pavia, 27100, Italy

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