Self-Reports of Executive Functions in Persons With Parkinson's Disease and Their Significant Others
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Sponsor
- Old Dominion University
- Enrollment
- 100
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Comparison of EF outcomes
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The investigators are conducting a study to compare the self-reports of executive functions (that is to say, what role cognitive processes such as working memory and attention) in persons with Parkinson's Disease to the reports of executive functions completed by their significant others.
To conduct this study, the investigators need the participation of persons who are diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and their significant others.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between the self-reported executive functions (EFs) in persons with Parkinsons disease (PD) and their significant others. Executive functions include basic cognitive processes such as attention, inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. As this proposed study will test not only cognitive functioning, but specific aspects of it (i.e., EFs) without excluding persons with PD who have identified cognitive impairments, outcomes gathered could provide valuable information to better assist all types of persons with PD. Comparing their self-reported EFs to the EF ratings completedy by their signifiant others can help determine if a disparity exists between self-perceptions and actual observed EF abilties. This study would assess EFs through inhibition responses of participants via computerized versions the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory-Adult Self-Report and Observer forms.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Other
- Time Perspective
- Other
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 30 Years to 79 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •For persons with PD,confirmed diagnosis of PD) For significant others - relationship with person with PD
Exclusion Criteria
- •All participants will be screened to ensure they do not have:
- •any known cognitive disorders other than those associated with PD
- •impairments in vision that would affect their ability to safely participate in the study
- •recent history of neuromuscular injury/ damage that could affect their ability to complete the CEFI
- •the participant will be excluded if he or she is unable to follow commands well enough to complete the CEFI
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Comparison of EF outcomes
Time Frame: 1 year
Results of the self-reports of persons with PD and their Significant Others will be compared.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Jane Roitsch
Assistant Professor
Old Dominion University