Music as medicine: new trial tests tunes for Huntington's irritability

NCT ID NCT06414967

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

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether adding music therapy to standard care can reduce irritability and impulsivity in 15 people with early-stage Huntington's disease. Participants will use a digital music therapy tool over 3 months. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug way to manage these tough symptoms and help caregivers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

music therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to ease irritability and impulsivity in Huntington's disease, potentially reducing caregiver burnout.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 15 people, so results may not apply widely. It's also open-label, meaning everyone knows they get music therapy, which can bias results.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Huntington disease Impulsive Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • CHU Poitiers / CIC

    RECRUITING

    Poitiers, 86000, France

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