Participants in this study (18-89 years) with Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease receive drum classes twice a week for 12 weeks (24 lessons). All participants also participate in study visits for assessments before the beginning of the study, at the 6 week mark, at the 12 week mark and at the 18 week mark so that the investigators can assess the short and long term effects of drum classes on hand dexterity, upper extremity function and well-being.
Age range
18 Years – 89 Years
Sex
ALL
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A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Changes in score on anxiety level as assessed by Neuro-QoL (patients and study partner)
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 18 weeks
Changes in score on depression level as assessed by Neuro-QoL (patients and study partner)
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 18 weeks
Changes in score on upper extremity performance level as assessed by Neuro-QoL (patients and study partner)
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 18 weeks
Changes in score on lower extremity performance level as assessed by Neuro-QoL (patients and study partner)
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 18 weeks
Changes in score on ability to participate in social roles and activities as assessed by Neuro-QoL (patients and study partner)
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 18 weeks
Changes in score on satisfaction with social roles and activities as assessed by Neuro-QoL (patients and study partner)
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 18 weeks
Changes in score on positive affect and well-being level as assessed by Neuro-QoL (patients and study partner)
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 18 weeks
Changes in score on burden level as assessed by the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) (study partner)
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 18 weeks