Beat the blues: drumming classes show promise for Parkinson's and Huntington's

NCT ID NCT05157074

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether group drumming classes could improve quality of life and motor skills in people with Parkinson's or Huntington's disease. Eighteen participants took drum lessons twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, depression, hand function, and well-being at several points during and after the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: group drumming music therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fun, non-drug way to help people with Parkinson's or Huntington's feel better and move more easily.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study (18 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits might be due to social interaction rather than drumming itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden Huntington disease Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HUNTINGTON DISEASE PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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