Classical Guitar for Parkinson's Disease

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Parkinson Disease

In brief

The purpose of this study is to understand if training Parkinson's disease patients in classical guitar will improve motor function, mood, and quality of life. While medication has been found to be effective for many Parkinson's disease patients, many patients still have symptoms. Previous studies have found that music and rhythm-based activities can help Parkinson's disease symptoms. A previous study looked at the effect of playing classical guitar on Parkinson's disease symptoms. They found positive changes in Parkinson's disease symptoms that lasted for 6 weeks after the study ended. Further, there were positive changes in depression, anxiety, and quality of life.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05917704

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

40

Starts

2023-06-06

Expected to finish

2024-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2023-06-26

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 50-90 years old
• Diagnosis with Parkinson's disease by a Movement Disorder specialist

You may not qualify if…

• Professional musician or formal music training
• Inability to play a classical guitar physically
• Inability to follow instruction
• Receiving physical therapy at the time of the study
• Unable to attend all sessions of study

Where it is running

• Northwest Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association — Seattle, Washington, United States (enrolling)

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