Social & QoL Behaviors in Parkinson's Disease

NCT06385184 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: NCR234859
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 500
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Subjective Quality of Life

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

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Social Behavior

  ability to interact with others

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Activities of Daily Living

  ability to complete tasks to be independent

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Mental Health

  depression and anxiety symptoms

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Cognition

  memory and executive function challenges and strengths

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

Study Arms (2)

Parkinson's disease

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)

Other: No Intervention

Neurotypical adults

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)

Other: No Intervention

Interventions

No Intervention OTHER

Observational study with no intervention

Neurotypical adults; Parkinson's disease

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study includes both 40+ year old adults with Parkinson's disease and 40+ year old neurotypical adults

You may qualify if:

• Have been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease by a healthcare professional
• Are at least 40 years old

You may not qualify if:

• Possess a diagnosis of autism or any other developmental disability (e.g., Down syndrome)
• Neurotypical group
• Are at least 40 years old
• 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)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gregory Wallace: lead

Study Sites (1)

The George Washington University

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20052, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Gregory Wallace, PhD

  George Washington University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Gregory Wallace, PhD

CONTACT

202-994-8285; ladn@gwu.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PI

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 18, 2024
• First Posted: April 25, 2024
• Study Start: March 8, 2024
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2027
• Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)