Self-Reports of Executive Functions in Persons With Parkinson's Disease and Their Significant Others

NCT04928027 | Unknown DMC

• 1 other identifier: EFs and PD
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Parkinsonism or Parkinson's Disease Nos

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Comparison of EF outcomes

  Results of the self-reports of persons with PD and their Significant Others will be compared.

  1 year

Study Arms (2)

Persons with PD

Adults with PD will be provided with email link to complete the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory-Self-Assessment

Significant Others of those with PD

Adults whose significant other has a diagnosis of PD will be provided with email link to complete the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory-Observer report

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 79 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Parkinson's group: Adults with a Parkinson's disease diagnosis and their significant others. Healthy elderly: no history of neurologic disease (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury) Both groups: Age 30-79 years with no history of other neurologic diseases, orthopedic, or arthritic conditions that preclude ability to walk Some of the earliest cognitive symptoms of Parkinsonism involve executive function deficits (e.g., working memory, cognitive flexibility, planning; Williams-Gray, Foltynie, Lewis, and Barker, 2006). What is less understood, however, is whether a relationship exists between the self-reported EFs in persons with Parkinsonism and their significant others. The need for research to investigate the relationship between EFs in persons with Parkinsonism is evident in the limited body of literature currently available.

You may qualify if:

• For persons with PD,confirmed diagnosis of PD) For significant others - relationship with person with PD

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Old Dominion University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia, 23508, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Parkinsonian Disorders; Parkinson Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Basal Ganglia Diseases; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Movement Disorders; Synucleinopathies; Neurodegenerative Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Jane Roitsch, PhD

CONTACT

2163347628; jroitsch@odu.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 9, 2021
• First Posted: June 16, 2021
• Study Start: June 8, 2021
• Primary Completion: June 8, 2022
• Study Completion: June 8, 2022
• Last Updated: June 22, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)