Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Upper-limb Movements in PD Patients

Launched by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · Nov 24, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) can help improve arm movements and functions in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The study will take place over 21 days and will compare the effects of training with RAS to see how it helps with movement difficulties commonly experienced by people with PD. The researchers are especially interested in whether the benefits last even after the training ends, with follow-up assessments one month later.

To participate in this trial, applicants should be between 65 and 74 years old and have a diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease, which means their condition is not caused by another disease. They should have mild to moderate movement issues, be able to understand instructions, and have been on stable medication for at least a month before joining. Participants will be trained to use rhythm in their movements, which could potentially lead to improvements in their daily activities. It's important to know that the trial is not yet recruiting, so there will be more information available as it gets started.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • idiopathic PD diagnosed by a neurologist based on the Movement Disorders Society clinical diagnostic criteria;
• • the Hoehn and Yahr stage is 2 or 3, meaning that bilateral movement problems or combination with mild postural instability;
• • a score of Montreal Cognitive Assessment is equal to or higher than 21 to ensure that they understand experimental instructions;
• • a score of Edinburgh Handedness Inventory is above 60 to ensure that they are right-handed;
• • types and doses of medications remain unchanged in the past month right before participation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • the presence of medical conditions or diseases that may affect hand movements, vision, or hearing based on self-report.