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

Phase

N/A

Condition

Dyskinesias

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04928027

EFs and PD

Ages 30-79
All Genders
Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion

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 thestudy
recent history of neuromuscular injury/ damage that could affect their ability tocomplete the CEFI
the participant will be excluded if he or she is unable to follow commands well enoughto complete the CEFI

Study Design

June 08, 2021

June 08, 2022

Study Description

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between the self-reported executive functions (EFs) in persons with Parkinsons disease (PD) and their significant others. Executive functions include basic cognitive processes such as attention, inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. As this proposed study will test not only cognitive functioning, but specific aspects of it (i.e., EFs) without excluding persons with PD who have identified cognitive impairments, outcomes gathered could provide valuable information to better assist all types of persons with PD. Comparing their self-reported EFs to the EF ratings completedy by their signifiant others can help determine if a disparity exists between self-perceptions and actual observed EF abilties. This study would assess EFs through inhibition responses of participants via computerized versions the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory-Adult Self-Report and Observer forms.

Connect with a study center

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia 23508
United States
Active - Recruiting

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