Music may reawaken motivation in Parkinson's patients

NCT ID NCT05505019

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether listening to personally meaningful music can reduce apathy—a lack of motivation and emotion—in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifty participants will listen to their own chosen music or neutral podcasts for 8 weeks. Researchers will use brain scans and questionnaires to see if music changes brain activity linked to reward and motivation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: personalized music listening
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve motivation and emotion in Parkinson's patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on brain changes, not yet on proven symptom relief. The effect may be small or not last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Lethargy Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

APATHY PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Djavad Mowafghian Centre for Brain Health
RECRUITING

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T1Z3, Canada

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