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Music Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
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Research Sponsored by University of British Columbia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease following MDS Parkinson's disease criteria
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will explore how music can decrease apathy in Parkinson's Disease patients, by looking at how it affects the brain. It may be a path to better treatment for PD patients.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for people with Parkinson's Disease who experience apathy. They must be clinically diagnosed following MDS criteria and have a MoCa score above 21, indicating no significant cognitive impairment. Those with moderate depression, other neurological issues, metal/medical implants, or recent tattoos/surgery are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study investigates how music listening might reduce apathy in Parkinson's patients compared to podcast listening. It aims to understand the brain mechanisms involved when PD patients listen to music as a potential non-pharmacological treatment for apathy.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-invasive interventions like music and podcast listening, there are minimal expected side effects. However, participants may experience emotional responses or fatigue from engaging in the activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 8 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Assessment of musical reward sensitivity after a 4-week washout period post-intervention - Barcelona Musical Reward Questionnaire (BMRQ)
Assessment of musical reward sensitivity before and after an 8-week audio-based intervention - Barcelona Musical Reward Questionnaire (BMRQ)
Change in fMRI representational similarity analysis at rest before and after an 8-week audio-based intervention
+17 moreSecondary outcome measures
Clinical assessment for Quality of Life before and after an 8-week audio-based intervention - Quality of Life Scale (QOLS); observing if the intervention improves QoL measures
White and grey matter distribution
Other outcome measures
Clinical assessment for depressive symptoms (not diagnostic) - Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI)
Clinical assessment for overall cognition - Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Clinical assessment of overall reward/pleasure sensitivity - Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS)
+3 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Parkinson's Disease with apathy - Podcast-listeningExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will receive a YouTube account app to use. Prior to the start of the intervention, a research team member will guide participants in this group in choosing a podcast that they "find rewarding or motivating".
Group II: Parkinson's Disease with apathy - Music-listeningExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will receive a YouTube account app to use. Prior to the start of the intervention, a research team member will guide participants in this group in constructing a playlist of music that they "find rewarding or motivating".
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Northeastern UniversityOTHER
88 Previous Clinical Trials
61,260 Total Patients Enrolled
University of British ColumbiaLead Sponsor
1,418 Previous Clinical Trials
2,467,068 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have had an injury or surgery on my brain, such as metal in my eye.I have a form of Parkinsonism that is not typical Parkinson's disease.I have a neurological condition like MS, stroke, or brain lesion.I have moderate depression according to Beck's test.I have had severe or multiple head injuries.You have any metal or medical implants in your body, including things like artificial joints, heart valves, or pacemakers.I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.You have significant trouble with memory and thinking (MoCa score less than 21).I have epilepsy.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Parkinson's Disease with apathy - Music-listening
- Group 2: Parkinson's Disease with apathy - Podcast-listening
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Who is eligible to join this clinical study?
"This study requires 50 individuals with a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease following the Movement Disorder Society criteria and between 40 to 85 years old."
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Are there any available opportunities to enroll in this medical study?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov hosts information that this research is actively seeking participants, which it began doing on February 9th 2022 and most recently updated the information on March 14th 2023. The trial needs 50 individuals to join from one medical facility."
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What is the highest numerical limit of participants for this trial?
"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical experiment is currently recruiting test subjects; it was first made public on February 9th 2022 and its most recent update occurred on March 14th 2023. The study seeks out 50 patients from a single location."
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Does this clinical trial cater to individuals who are below the age of 70?
"This trial is aimed at adults aged 40 to 85. Conversely, there are 26 trials specifically tailored for those under 18 and 486 opportunities available to people over 65 years of age."
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