Parkinson's study seeks to uncover hidden social struggles
NCT ID NCT06385184
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how Parkinson's disease changes social behavior and quality of life. Researchers will compare 500 adults with Parkinson's to healthy adults of the same age. Participants will answer questions about their daily activities, mood, memory, and social interactions. The goal is to better understand the challenges people with Parkinson's face beyond movement problems.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study includes both 40+ year old adults with Parkinson's disease and 40+ year old neurotypical adults
- Ages
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40 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
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)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The George Washington University
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20052, United States
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