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

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Detailed Description
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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.

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

Conditions
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Parkinsonism or Parkinson's Disease Nos

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: For persons with PD,confirmed diagnosis of PD) For significant others - relationship with person with PD 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 the study recent history of neuromuscular injury/ damage that could affect their ability to complete the CEFI the participant will be excluded if he or she is unable to follow commands well enough to complete the CEFI

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 30 Years
Maximum Age: 79 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Persons with PD<br>Adults with PD will be provided with email link to complete the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory-Self-Assessment | |
| Significant Others of those with PD<br>Adults whose significant other has a diagnosis of PD will be provided with email link to complete the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory-Observer report | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comparison of EF outcomes | Results of the self-reports of persons with PD and their Significant Others will be compared. | 1 year |