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

Status unconfirmed

Conditions studied: Parkinsonism or Parkinson's Disease Nos

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04928027

Run by

Old Dominion University

People needed

100

Starts

2021-06-08

Expected to finish

2022-06-08

Last updated by the study team

2021-06-22

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 79. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• For persons with PD,confirmed diagnosis of PD) For significant others - relationship with person with PD
• Exclusion Criteria:All participants will be screened to ensure they do not have:
• 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

Where it is running

• Old Dominion University — Norfolk, Virginia, United States (enrolling)

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