“Dance Well”—A Multisensory Artistic Dance Intervention for People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 357 - 357

Published: March 29, 2025

Background/Objectives: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder responsible for both motor and non-motor disturbances impairing behavior. This complexity necessitates integrated, multidisciplinary, comprehensive models of care. A new interesting complementary approach represented by "Dance Well", i.e., an artistic, multisensory dance intervention based on art music. pilot study aims to evaluate the efficacy, feasibility, safety 4-week Dance Well (DW) program in PD patients early-medium stages. Methods: Twenty-four (H&Y ≤ 3; MoCA score ≥ 13.8) were enrolled randomly allocated into two groups, with twice-per-week frequency lasting 4 weeks: one group underwent DW program, while other conventional physiotherapy (CPT). Demographic, biometric, clinical data collected. To treatment effect, (Unified Rating Scale-III, Timed Up Go Test, Berg Balance Scale, 6-Minute Walk Falls Efficacy Scale), cognitive (Corsi Supra Span Trail Making Test B-A), emotional-motivational (Beck Depression Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Apathy Evaluation Scale) outcome measures assessed, before after rehabilitation program. compliance safety, number dropouts any adverse events (such as injuries falls) recorded. Results: All improved groups. The percentage improvement assessing attention motivation was greater group. No dropouts, falls, or occurred. Conclusions: In stages PD, could be considered feasible safe treatment, useful improving motor, cognitive, symptoms.

Language: Английский

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Storytelling Through Music With Parents Whose Children Have Died From Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial

Psycho-Oncology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 34(4)

Published: April 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Bereaved parents have significantly higher morbidity and mortality than non‐bereaved parents. Despite national guidelines recommending bereavement care, resources for bereaved are scarce. Most intervention studies lack empirical evidence of effectiveness or alignment with key theoretical concepts. Aims To evaluate the feasibility a 6‐week children who died from cancer. Storytelling Through Music (STM) combines multiple modalities expression (storytelling, reflective writing, songwriting) psychoeducation to facilitate loss‐ restoration‐oriented coping by creating legacy piece (self‐written story paired song) help adapt life‐long process finding meaning after loss. Methods Two‐group, randomized controlled trial, utilizing methods. Participants were STM waitlist control. The is delivered online in group setting. Descriptive statistics used data, content analysis open‐ended acceptability questions, RM ANOVA differences between psychosocial, coping, grief outcomes. Results Twenty‐three enrolled. Average age was (range: 32–68) child's average 18.9 1.5–35). This study indicates that delivery feasible acceptable provides preliminary reducing prolonged loneliness. Conclusions theoretically driven, innovative approach addressing high‐risk, underserved population. Findings suggest can be participants. Adding music storytelling writing unique data suggests improvements psychosocial well‐being, intensity.

Language: Английский

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Mental Imagery in Education: What Impact on the Relationships with Visuospatial Processing and School Performance in Junior High School Students?

Thinking Skills and Creativity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101667 - 101667

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Combined with Music Therapy on Brain Function and Mental Health of Patients with Aneurismal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Study

Noise and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(122), P. 259 - 265

Published: July 1, 2024

Background: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which is widely used in clinical practice, aimed at improving nerve function impairment after brain injury. Meanwhile, the effects of music on are unclear. This retrospective study was conducted to explore application effect HBOT combined with patients suffering from aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Methods: For this study, 130 aSAH were selected our hospital June 2021 2022. The divided into observation ( n = 70) and control 60) groups based whether they received therapy. Comparisons made general demographic data, blood flow rate median cerebral artery (MCA), vasospasm (CVS), National Institutes Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), activities daily living (ADL) score, Self-Rating Depressive (SDS), Anxiety (SAS) patients. Results: Baseline data between two showed no statistically significant difference P > 0.05). After management, group presented significantly lower SAS SDS scores < 0.05), MCA, CVS NIHSS higher ADL than Conclusions: combination can considerably improve neurological deficits, slow down arterial flow, promote recovery postoperative patients, anxiety depression patients’ ADL.

Language: Английский

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Revolutionizing Neuroimmunology: Unraveling Immune Dynamics and Therapeutic Innovations in CNS Disorders

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(24), P. 13614 - 13614

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Neuroimmunology is reshaping the understanding of central nervous system (CNS), revealing it as an active immune organ rather than isolated structure. This review delves into unprecedented discoveries transforming field, including emerging roles microglia, astrocytes, and blood–brain barrier (BBB) in orchestrating neuroimmune dynamics. Highlighting their dual both repair disease progression, we uncover how these elements contribute to intricate pathophysiology neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular conditions, CNS tumors. Novel insights microglial priming, astrocytic cytokine networks, meningeal lymphatics challenge conventional paradigms privilege, offering fresh perspectives on mechanisms. work introduces groundbreaking therapeutic innovations, from precision immunotherapies controlled modulation BBB using nanotechnology focused ultrasound. Moreover, explore fusion with neuromodulatory technologies, underscoring new frontiers for personalized medicine previously intractable diseases. By synthesizing advancements, propose a transformative framework that integrates cutting-edge research clinical translation, charting bold path toward redefining management era neuroimmunology.

Language: Английский

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A Wearable Personalised Sonification and Biofeedback Device to Enhance Movement Awareness

Sensors, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(15), P. 4814 - 4814

Published: July 24, 2024

Movement sonification has emerged as a promising approach for rehabilitation and motion control. Despite significant advancements in sensor technologies, challenges remain developing cost-effective, user-friendly, reliable systems gait detection sonification. This study introduces novel wearable personalised biofeedback device to enhance movement awareness individuals with irregular posture. Through the integration of inertial measurement units (IMUs), MATLAB, sophisticated audio feedback mechanisms, offers real-time, intuitive cues facilitate correction improve functional mobility. Utilising single attached L4 vertebrae, system captures kinematic parameters generate auditory through discrete continuous tones corresponding heel strike events sagittal plane rotations. A preliminary test that involved 20 participants under various conditions was conducted assess system's accuracy, reliability, user synchronisation. The results indicate improvement facilitated by cues. suggests potential enhancing balance, particularly beneficial compromised or those undergoing process. paper details development process, experimental setup, initial findings, discussing future research directions. It also presents providing real-time about their potentially enabling them make immediate adjustments posture movement. Future should evaluate this method varied real-world settings populations, including elderly Parkinson's disease.

Language: Английский

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Correction: Toader et al. Cognitive Crescendo: How Music Shapes the Brain’s Structure and Function. Brain Sci. 2023, 13, 1390

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 365 - 365

Published: April 9, 2024

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Language: Английский

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Brain-responsive music enables non-invasive, targeted and unobtrusive neurostimulation

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 31, 2024

Abstract Objective We are developing a new closed-loop brain stimulation method by embedding, within music, auditory elements that respond to the listener’s activity. Here we show this brain-responsive music has systematic and targeted effects on neural oscillations implicated in variety of neurological mental health disorders. Approach recorded magnetoencephalogram (MEG) or electroencephalogram (EEG) signals from participants as they listened synthesized commercial audio software. Brain were bandpass filtered, phase-shifted used control timbre and/or timing notes music. Main results Listening induced peaks troughs spectral power at frequencies depended systematically phase-shift applied signal. Phase-dependent modulation was greatest centre frequency filter. As result, calibrating these parameters could achieve selective enhancement suppression either theta (5 Hz) alpha (10 oscillations. Moreover, chosing different sensor locations target frontal temporal cortex. The phase-dependent observed with significantly attenuated when identical conventional, open-loop stimulus. Finally, demonstrate activity be modulated more complex compositions combining musical controlled wireless, wearable EEG headband suitable for home use. Significance Brain-responsive provides an unobtrusive modulating brain, may enable both creative therapeutic applications Computer Interface technologies.

Language: Английский

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Effect of Music Therapy on Anxiety in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 10, 2024

Pregnancy can heighten anxiety levels, impacting both maternal and fetal well-being. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 33 randomized controlled trials exploring the effects of music therapy on in pregnant women. The studies included diverse populations, ranging women undergoing vitro fertilization (IVF) to those facing high-risk pregnancies. Music interventions varied widely, including virtual reality experiences, classical music, lullabies, patient-selected administered at different pregnancy stages such as IVF treatments, elective cesarean sections, hospitalizations. findings consistently demonstrated that significantly reduces levels Positive outcomes reductions state trait anxiety, improved rates, enhanced maternal-fetal parameters. Additionally, showed promise reducing during labor, deliveries, hospital stays. These their positive highlight potential an effective, non-pharmacological approach managing pregnancy-related anxiety. provides a comprehensive overview existing therapy's efficacy alleviating pregnancy. It underscores need for further research standardize incorporate into routine prenatal care. By enhancing overall well-being expectant mothers, could become valuable adjunct conventional care practices.

Language: Английский

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Beta-frequency sensory stimulation enhances gait rhythmicity through strengthened coupling between striatal networks and stepping movement

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Sept. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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