Using music therapy to help patients with lower limb artery disease
Official title: Evaluation of the Value of Music Therapy (BeatMove Device) in a 3-month Outpatient Walking Rehabilitation Programme for Patients With Obliterative Arterial Disease of the Lower Limbs (AOMI) at the Stress Ischaemia Stage.
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes · NCT06226844 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a music therapy walking program can help people with lower limb artery disease walk better and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 54 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nîmes) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 14, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06226844 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients with stage II arterial obliteration of the lower limbs who experience exertional claudication and can participate in a walking program.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe mobility limitations, such as those using walking aids or with major cardiovascular co-morbidities, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the effectiveness of a music therapy walking program for patients suffering from stage II arterial obliteration of the lower limbs, characterized by exertional claudication. The program aims to enhance patient adherence to rehabilitation by integrating music therapy into physical exercise, which is known to improve walking distance and reduce cardiovascular mortality. Participants will be monitored for improvements in mobility and overall health outcomes as they engage in this innovative rehabilitation approach. The study is conducted at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes in France.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life and mobility for patients with lower limb artery disease.
How similar studies have gone: While the integration of music therapy in rehabilitation is innovative, previous studies have shown positive outcomes with exercise-based rehabilitation for similar conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with stage II arterial obliteration of the lower limbs (Leriche and Fontaine classification) with exertional claudication * Systolic Pressure Index at the toe \< 0.7 but absolute value \> 30 mmHg * Steno-occlusive lesions on arterial Doppler ultrasound examination of the lower limbs * Patient on an optimised vasculoprotective medical treatment (statin, antiplatelet agent, ACE inhibitor/ARB II) * Patient who is a beneficiary or entitled beneficiary of a health insurance scheme * Patient able to understand, write and read French * Patient who has given free and informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients using walking aids (cane, wheelchair) * Amputation * Patient with a walking perimeter \< 150 m * Hearing or visual impairment * Chronic ischaemia * Trophic disorders * Orthopaedic or vascular MI surgery planned within 3 months * Major cardiovascular co-morbidities (MI \< 3 months or unstable angina) * Pregnant, breast-feeding or parturient women * Patients under court protection, guardianship or curatorship.
Where it's running
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CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jérémy LAURENT, Dr.
- Email: jeremy.laurent@chu-nimes.fr
- Phone: +334 66 68 33 13
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.