Social & QoL Behaviors in Parkinson's Disease
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease
- Interventions
- Other: No Intervention
- Registration Number
- NCT06385184
- Lead Sponsor
- Gregory Wallace
- Brief Summary
Adults with Parkinson's Disease experience an array of challenges and changes in daily living, behaviors, and functioning throughout the progression of their condition. The investigators want to learn more about the effects of Parkinson's Disease on individuals' social behavior and quality of life (QoL) compared to people of the same age without Parkinson's Disease.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 500
- Have been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease by a healthcare professional
- Are at least 40 years old
- Possess a diagnosis of autism or any other developmental disability (e.g., Down syndrome)
Neurotypical group
Inclusion Criteria:
- Are at least 40 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a healthcare professional
- Possess a diagnosis of autism or any other developmental disability (e.g., Down syndrome)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Parkinson's disease No Intervention This group includes adults who: * Have been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease by a healthcare professional * Are at least 40 years old and * Do not possess a diagnosis of autism or any other developmental disability (e.g., Down syndrome) Neurotypical adults No Intervention This group includes adults who: * Are at least 40 years old * Do not have a diagnosis of Parkinsons Disease or any form of dementia and * Do not have a diagnosis of autism or any other developmental disability (e.g., Down syndrome)
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Subjective Quality of Life through study completion, an average of 1 year satisfaction with different aspects of life, such as health and social relationships
Social Behavior through study completion, an average of 1 year ability to interact with others
Activities of Daily Living through study completion, an average of 1 year ability to complete tasks to be independent
Mental Health through study completion, an average of 1 year depression and anxiety symptoms
Cognition through study completion, an average of 1 year memory and executive function challenges and strengths
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The George Washington University
🇺🇸Washington, District of Columbia, United States