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Parkinson's patients may move better with music therapy

NCT ID NCT07661524

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study will test whether active music therapy (with a therapist) or passive music therapy (just listening to music) can improve exercise ability and motivation in 28 people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will do sit-to-stand and walking tests while receiving music therapy. The goal is to see if music can make exercise more effective and enjoyable.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Music therapy (active or passive)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, enjoyable way to boost exercise performance and motivation in people with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (28 people) that hasn't started yet. Results may not apply to everyone with Parkinson's, and the benefits may be modest or not appear at all.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 28 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 89 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Formal diagnosis of idiopathic PD * Hoen \& Yahr Stage \<III * Middle or old age onset of PD (at least 50 years of age) * The ability to ambulate without assistive devices * Stable medication regimen for four weeks prior to participation * No changes to treatment of PD in the last month. Exclusion Criteria: * Primary psychiatric disease (non-PD related) * Reports of falling in the last six weeks * Any reason a participant or their healthcare team believed their participation in the study could negatively impact their well-being.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Nerve Degeneration Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Parkinson disease (PD)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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