10 Participants Needed

Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease

AP
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Overseen ByKyurim Kang, Ph.D.
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Approved in 1 JurisdictionThis treatment is already approved in other countries

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?

The research on Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) for Parkinson's disease does not report any safety concerns, suggesting it is generally safe for humans.12345

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?

AP

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

I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
I have Parkinson's and a PerceptTM PC device implanted for Deep Brain Stimulation.

Exclusion Criteria

Inability or unwillingness to follow directions for study procedures

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

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.

10 minutes
1 visit (in-person)

RAS Treatment

Participants walk to the metronome beats for four minutes, and gait parameters are recorded. Electrophysiological activity is collected.

4 minutes
1 visit (in-person)

Post-RAS Assessment

The same assessment as the Pre-RAS is conducted to measure changes in gait parameters and patterns.

10 minutes
1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment.

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS)
Trial Overview The study tests if walking to metronome beats, known as Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS), affects how people with Parkinson's walk. It measures changes in walking speed, step length, and rhythm before, during, and after RAS when their DBS is on or off.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: During RASExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Pre RASActive Control1 Intervention
Group III: Post RASActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Johns Hopkins University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
2,366
Recruited
15,160,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

In a study involving 31 patients with Parkinson's disease and 10 healthy elderly subjects, rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) significantly improved gait velocity, cadence, and stride length, especially when the rhythm was set 10% faster than the participants' baseline cadence.
The findings suggest that RAS can effectively facilitate gait rehabilitation in individuals with Parkinson's disease, even in the presence of basal ganglia dysfunction, highlighting the potential for using rhythmic auditory cues in therapy.
Rhythmic auditory-motor facilitation of gait patterns in patients with Parkinson's disease.McIntosh, GC., Brown, SH., Rice, RR., et al.[2022]
A study involving 38 individuals with Parkinson's disease showed that both ecological and artificial rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) integrated into rehabilitation programs improved gait and clinical measures after 5 weeks of treatment.
Notably, improvements in spatio-temporal gait parameters were specifically observed in the ecological RAS group, suggesting potential benefits of using natural sounds in rehabilitation for Parkinson's disease.
The Use of Footstep Sounds as Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation for Gait Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Murgia, M., Pili, R., Corona, F., et al.[2022]
Rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) using music was found to be more effective than metronomes for helping participants maintain motor timing during tasks, particularly at medium and fast tempos, suggesting that music can enhance movement coordination.
Stepping on the spot resulted in better entrainment and more stable pacing compared to finger and toe tapping, indicating that this type of movement may be particularly beneficial for individuals with Parkinson's disease in managing their gait and motor control.
Music and Metronomes Differentially Impact Motor Timing in People with and without Parkinson's Disease: Effects of Slow, Medium, and Fast Tempi on Entrainment and Synchronization Performances in Finger Tapping, Toe Tapping, and Stepping on the Spot Tasks.Rose, D., Delevoye-Turrell, Y., Ott, L., et al.[2022]

Citations

Rhythmic auditory-motor facilitation of gait patterns in patients with Parkinson's disease. [2022]
The Use of Footstep Sounds as Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation for Gait Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [2022]
Music and Metronomes Differentially Impact Motor Timing in People with and without Parkinson's Disease: Effects of Slow, Medium, and Fast Tempi on Entrainment and Synchronization Performances in Finger Tapping, Toe Tapping, and Stepping on the Spot Tasks. [2022]
Rhythmic auditory stimulation in gait training for Parkinson's disease patients. [2022]
Rhythmic auditory stimulation promotes gait recovery in Parkinson's patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. [2022]
Effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation on upper-limb movements in patients with Parkinson's disease. [2022]
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