Music-Augmented Versus Non-Music Technology-Based Rhythmic Gait Training in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Gait Performance and Clinical Outcomes

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of technology-based rhythmic gait training performed with and without music on walking performance and clinical outcomes in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Thirty-two participants with mild to moderate disability will be randomly assigned to either a music-assisted rhythmic gait training group or a non-music control group, with both interventions delivered via telerehabilitation. Outcomes related to gait performance, balance, fatigue, and cognitive function will be assessed before and after a four-week intervention period.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 0 and 4.0

⁃ Access to the internet via a high-speed smartphone or computer

⁃ A score of at least 21 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

⁃ Functional Ambulation Scale score of Stage 3 or higher

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Biruni University
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Güzin Kaya Aytutuldu
guzinkaya14@gmail.com
05366265884
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-01-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-07-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 32
Treatments
Experimental: Rhythmic GaitTraining Group with Music
Participants in this group will perform technology-based rhythmic gait exercises accompanied by music. The intervention will be delivered via telerehabilitation under the supervision of a physiotherapist, four days per week for four weeks.
Active_comparator: Rhythmic Gait Training Without Music
Participants in this group will perform the same technology-based rhythmic gait exercises without music. The intervention will be delivered via telerehabilitation under the supervision of a physiotherapist, four days per week for four weeks.
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Sponsors
Leads: Biruni University

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