Parkinson Disease
Conditions
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.
Interventions
OTHERNo Intervention
Observational study with no intervention
Sponsors
Gregory Wallace
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Parkinson's disease group 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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Countries
United States
Contacts
CONTACTGregory Wallace, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORGregory Wallace, PhD
George Washington University
Outcome results
None listed