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Social & QoL Behaviors in Parkinson's Disease

Recruiting
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
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease by a healthcare professional
  • Are at least 40 years old
Exclusion Criteria
  • 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
GroupInterventionDescription
Parkinson's diseaseNo InterventionThis 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 adultsNo InterventionThis 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
NameTimeMethod
Subjective Quality of Lifethrough study completion, an average of 1 year

satisfaction with different aspects of life, such as health and social relationships

Social Behaviorthrough study completion, an average of 1 year

ability to interact with others

Activities of Daily Livingthrough study completion, an average of 1 year

ability to complete tasks to be independent

Mental Healththrough study completion, an average of 1 year

depression and anxiety symptoms

Cognitionthrough study completion, an average of 1 year

memory and executive function challenges and strengths

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The George Washington University

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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