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Music as an intervention for improving hand functions in patients with Parkinsons Disease

Music-based interventions for improving upper extremity functions in patients with Parkinsons Disease: A Randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/10/074832
Enrollment
75
Registered
2024-10-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-10-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G20- Parkinsons disease

Interventions

Intervention1: Music-based intervention: The music-based interventions include two main approaches: Patterned Sensory Enhancement (PSE) and Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS). Both methods aim to imp

Sponsors

Christian Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age more than 18 years Both genders Hoehn & Yahr stage 2 or stage 3 Able to comprehend instructions (MoCA score more than 21) Stable antiparkinsonian drug treatment in the past one month Participants willing to give consent Able to attend 1 week of hospital-based therapy sessions Has a caregiver available to assist with setting up the home training environment for the 2-week home program

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of other neurological and orthopedic medical conditions that affect hand functions Participants with any visual or auditory impairment Participants engaged in other research studies involving music Participants with complaints of migraine Participants who are not willing to give consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Gross Dexterity - Box and Block Test 2.Fine Dexterity - Purdue Peg Board Test 3.Hand Function - Action Research Arm TestTimepoint: 1. Baseline 2. After 3 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
ADL- MDS-UPDRSTimepoint: 1. Baseline 2. After 3 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSamuel kamalesh kumar

Christian medical college

stopatsams@rediffmail.com09938751080

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026