Music Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this pilot study is to identify the effects of active versus passive music therapy on functional ability and psychophysiological responses to goal-directed exercise in people with Parkinson's disease.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Christopher G Ballmann, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Participants should be able to take part in music therapy and exercise activities.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Active music therapy
- Passive music therapy
Trial Overview
The study compares two types of music therapy: active (making or playing music) versus passive (listening to music), to see how each affects movement abilities and responses during exercise in people with Parkinson's disease.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Listening to self-selected music
Music therapy with a licensed music therapist
No music therapy
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lead Sponsor
Rooted Music Therapy
Collaborator
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