Effects of Music During Walking on Pain and Muscle Activation in People With Chronic Pain Due to Knee Osteoarthritis

NIH has registered a new clinical trial (NCT07537114) on ClinicalTrials.gov titled 'Effects of Music During Walking on Pain and Muscle Activation in People With Chronic Pain Due to Knee Osteoarthritis.' The trial will study three walking interventions: rhythmic auditory stimulation with music, rhythmic auditory stimulation with a metronome, and a control condition with no auditory cueing. Participants diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis will be enrolled and assessed for changes in pain sensitivity, muscle activation, and brain function.

Healthcare providers and clinical investigators involved in musculoskeletal or pain research may find this trial relevant to ongoing studies in osteoarthritis management. The trial does not create compliance obligations for regulated entities; it is an informational registration entry in the ClinicalTrials.gov registry. Parties interested in the study outcomes or potential collaboration should contact the sponsoring institution directly.