Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Participants will be asked to walk along with the metronome beats (RAS) during the participants' stimulation state (ON or OFF) for four minutes for each state.The researcher will collect the gait parameters (cadence, velocity, and stride length) of patients before, during, and after RAS in both DBS ON and OFF states.Using MDS-UPDRS, participants' gait patterns will be collected before and after RAS while both DBS is ON and OFF. Electrophysiological activity (local field potentials, LFPs) will be collected across all stages (pre, during, and post-RAS) of evaluation.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) safe for humans?
How is rhythmic auditory stimulation different from other treatments for Parkinson's disease?
Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) is unique because it uses sound cues, like metronomes or music, to help improve walking patterns in people with Parkinson's disease. Unlike traditional medications, RAS focuses on enhancing movement through auditory signals, which can help with gait disturbances by improving timing and coordination.12346
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) for Parkinson's Disease?
Research shows that Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) can help improve walking patterns in people with Parkinson's disease by increasing walking speed, step length, and balance. Studies have found that using sounds like metronomes or music can help people with Parkinson's walk more steadily and confidently.12346
Who Is on the Research Team?
Alexander Pantelyat, MD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Parkinson's Disease patients who have had a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) device implanted. Participants should be able to follow study directions and must already be using the PerceptTM PC with their DBS.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Pre-RAS Assessment
Participants undergo assessments to measure gait parameters and patterns during stimulation ON and OFF using the 10-meter walk and MDS-UPDRS-III rating scale.
RAS Treatment
Participants walk to the metronome beats for four minutes, and gait parameters are recorded. Electrophysiological activity is collected.
Post-RAS Assessment
The same assessment as the Pre-RAS is conducted to measure changes in gait parameters and patterns.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Johns Hopkins University
Lead Sponsor