Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Upper-limb Movements in PD Patients
Acoustic Stimulation, Parkinson Disease, Movement, Abnormal
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Acoustic Stimulation
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.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
the RAS group
the no-RAS group
The RAS group will receive upper-limb movement training with the aid of RAS;
The no-RAS group will receive upper-limb movement training without the aid of RAS.