Effects of Music Therapy on Huntington's Disease

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Huntington's Disease

In brief

The purpose of this study is primarily to assess the ability of a music therapy program to improve holistically the psychological, somatic, and social symptoms of patients with Huntington 's disease (HD). We hope to demonstrate the benefits of applying music therapy interventions to the management methods of HD, thus paving the way for the development of an effective music therapy program for individuals with HD.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00178360

Run by

University of Rochester

People needed

11

Starts

2004-07-01

Expected to finish

2010-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-08-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of HD
• Over the age of 18
• Patients must be ambulatory, use of a walker or human support is acceptable
• Patients must be able to communicate their thoughts and feelings

You may not qualify if…

• Anyone without the preceding characteristics

Where it is running

• University of Rochester Medical Center — Rochester, New York, United States

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