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NCT Number: NCT06385184

Social & QoL Behaviors in Parkinson's Disease

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.

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Key information

Age range

40 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

The George Washington University

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

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Gregory Wallace, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

202-994-8285

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

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)

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Other

Observational study with no intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Subjective Quality of Life

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

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

  2. Social Behavior

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    ability to interact with others

  3. Activities of Daily Living

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    ability to complete tasks to be independent

  4. Mental Health

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    depression and anxiety symptoms

  5. Cognition

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    memory and executive function challenges and strengths

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Gregory Wallace, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

202-994-8285

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gregory Wallace

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Social Behaviors and Quality of Life in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Apr 25, 2024
Registry last updated
Feb 13, 2026

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