๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-19

Targeting Apathy With Music in Parkinson's Disease (NCT05505019)

The Role of a Personalized Music Intervention Towards Alleviating Apathy in Parkinson's Disease

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of British Columbia

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Parkinson's Disease (PD) is often accompanied by non-motor symptoms that make treatment more difficult. One such symptom is apathy (lack of motivation and emotion). There are no treatments for apathy in PD, and this remains a major unmet need in PD patients. One possible way to target apathy in PD patients is listening to music, which has been shown to help improve apathy in older adults. Little work has explored the mechanism in which music targets apathy. Thus, the goal of this study is to understand how music listening can impact the brain towards decreasing apathy in PD patients.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Djavad Mowafghian Centre for Brain Health โ€” Vancouver, British Columbia

Age range: 40 Years to 85 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Music listening (OTHER)
  • Podcast listening (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Djavad Mowafghian Centre for Brain Health โ€” Vancouver, British Columbia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (604) 822-3177

Email: miguel.jose@ubc.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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