Trial reportBMC neurology2008
A randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of an individual auditory cueing device on freezing and gait speed in people with Parkinson's disease.
Trial report in BMC neurology, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 42 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of repeated external cueing training on freezing of gait and gait performance in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2026Pooled it
- Physiotherapy versus placebo or no intervention in Parkinson's disease.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013Pooled it
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- Deficits in the Mimicry of Facial Expressions in Parkinson's Disease.Frontiers in psychology · 2016Article
- Musical training as an alternative and effective method for neuro-education and neuro-rehabilitation.Frontiers in psychology · 2015Review
- Interventions to Improve Walking in Older Adults.Current translational geriatrics and experimental gerontology reports · 2013Article
- Physical, occupational, speech and swallowing therapies and physical exercise in Parkinson's disease.Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996) · 2011Review
- Impact of external cue validity on driving performance in Parkinson's disease.Parkinson's disease · 2011Article
- Three-dimensional motion analysis of the effects of auditory cueing on gait pattern in patients with Parkinson's disease: a preliminary investigation.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2010Article
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundParkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder resulting from a degeneration of dopamine producing cells in the substantia nigra. Clinical symptoms typically affect gait pattern and motor performance. Evidence suggests that the use of individual auditory cueing devices may be used effectively for the management of gait and freezing in people with Parkinson's disease. The primary aim of the randomised controlled trial is to evaluate the effect of an individual auditory cueing device on freezing and gait speed in people with Parkinson's disease.
methodsA prospective multi-centre randomised cross over design trial will be conducted. Forty-seven subjects will be randomised into either Group A or Group B, each with a control and intervention phase. Baseline measurements will be recorded using the Freezing of Gait Questionnaire as the primary outcome measure and 3 secondary outcome measures, the 10 m Walk Test, Timed "Up & Go" Test and the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale. Assessments are taken 3-times over a 3-week period. A follow-up assessment will be completed after three months. A secondary aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of such a device on the quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease using a qualitative methodology.
conclusionThe Apple iPod-Shuffle and similar devices provide a cost effective and an innovative platform for integration of individual auditory cueing devices into clinical, social and home environments and are shown to have immediate effect on gait, with improvements in walking speed, stride length and freezing. It is evident that individual auditory cueing devices are of benefit to people with Parkinson's disease and the aim of this randomised controlled trial is to maximise the benefits by allowing the individual to use devices in both a clinical and social setting, with minimal disruption to their daily routine.
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