No Intervention for Parkinson's (NCT06385184)
Improve social engagement and mood
- Trial ID
- NCT06385184
- Official Title
- Social Behaviors and Quality of Life in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
- Goal
- Improve social engagement and mood
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Gregory Wallace
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Enrollment
- 500 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease
- Interventions
- No Intervention
Summary For Families
The study aims to map how Parkinson's affects social behaviors and overall quality of life, so researchers can identify specific challenges and unmet needs that might be helped by future supports or treatments. There is no treatment here; participants provide information through assessments and the team compares social behavior and quality of life measures between people with Parkinson's and neurotypical peers to look for patterns. Adults 40 and older can join, either with a clinician diagnosis of Parkinson's or as neurotypical volunteers, and anyone with autism or another developmental disability is excluded.
Locations
- The George Washington University, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying No Intervention. The study aims to map how Parkinson's affects social behaviors and overall quality of life, so researchers can identify specific challenges and unmet needs that might be helped by future supports or treatments. There is no treatment here; participants provide information through assessments and the team compares social behavior and quality of life measures between people with Parkinson's and neurotypical peers to look for patterns. Adults 40 and older can join, either with a clinician diagnosis of Parkinson's or as neurotypical volunteers, and anyone with autism or another developmental disability is excluded.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be at least 40 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 3 years and 10 months.
- 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.