neuropsychiatric and cognitive tes… for Parkinson's (NCT04997642)
Measure cognitive decline in Parkinsons
- Trial ID
- NCT04997642
- Official Title
- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinical Database
- Goal
- Measure cognitive decline in Parkinsons
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Enrollment
- 250 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Parkinson Disease Dementia, Lewy Body Parkinson Disease, Lewy Body Dementia With Behavioral Disturbance
- Interventions
- neuropsychiatric and cognitive testing questionnaires
Summary For Families
The goal is to build a clinical database to better understand how thinking, memory and neuropsychiatric symptoms change over time in Parkinson's and related Lewy body disorders, so researchers can spot patterns and design better care and trials. Participants complete standardized cognitive tests and neuropsychiatric questionnaires about mood, behavior and daily thinking during routine visits, and those data are collected and tracked over time; this is observational, not a treatment trial. The database plans to enroll about 250 people. Adults 18 and older with a Parkinson's diagnosis who have mild cognitive impairment or dementia and who can complete the assessments are eligible, with no age or disease severity limits beyond the ability to participate.
Locations
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying neuropsychiatric and cognitive testing questionnaires. The goal is to build a clinical database to better understand how thinking, memory and neuropsychiatric symptoms change over time in Parkinson's and related Lewy body disorders, so researchers can spot patterns and design better care and trials. Participants complete standardized cognitive tests and neuropsychiatric questionnaires about mood, behavior and daily thinking during routine visits, and those data are collected and tracked over time; this is observational, not a treatment trial. The database plans to enroll about 250 people. Adults 18 and older with a Parkinson's diagnosis who have mild cognitive impairment or dementia and who can complete the assessments are eligible, with no age or disease severity limits beyond the ability to participate.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be at least 18 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- You are never charged a fee to join a legitimate clinical trial, and the study treatment and study-specific tests are provided by the trial sponsor at no charge. In the US, routine care you would receive anyway can still be billed to you or your insurance; coverage rules differ by country, and trials in the UK and Canada usually run through public health systems. Travel, parking, and time are real costs, and some trials reimburse them while others do not. Before enrolling, ask the study coordinator to explain in writing what is and is not covered.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 10 years.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.
- Will I get a placebo in this trial?
- This is an observational study, so there is no placebo and no experimental treatment is assigned. Researchers observe and collect information while you continue your usual care.
- How many visits does this trial involve?
- You will be seen annually for the first 4 years and biennially thereafter, and you will continue in the study until study end, withdrawal, or death on study.
- What procedures are involved in this trial?
- Based on the protocol, this trial involves: Questionnaires & surveys (non-invasive); Thinking & memory tests (non-invasive). Confirm the full schedule with the study coordinator.