Neural Correlates of Cognition in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Parkinson Disease focused on measuring Parkinsons Disease, Cognition
Eligibility Criteria
PD-DBS Participants:
- Inclusion Criteria: Persons undergoing DBS surgery for the implantation of electrodes for the treatment of motor disorders
- Exclusion Criteria: Failure of the DBS surgical candidacy screening process
Non-DBS PD Participants:
- Inclusion Criteria:Persons diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and have not received and are not currently scheduled for DBS.
Exclusion Criteria: Individuals that :
- that have been diagnosed with dementia or other serious brain diseases or disorders such as strokes, traumatic brain injury, or brain tumor (the exception is Parkinson's disease)
- who have had drug or alcohol abuse within the past 12 months
- with severe sensory difficulties such as impaired vision or hearing
- currently experiencing significant depression or sadness
- with a history of schizophrenia or other serious mental health problems
- using cognitive medications (e.g., Aricept) or stimulants (e.g., Adderall)
- who have undergone deep brain stimulation, fetal cell implants, or other brain surgeries
Sites / Locations
- University of Florida
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Control group
Parkinson's disease group with DBS
Healthy adults ages 18-90 without movement disorders, psychiatric disorders, or dementia. They will complete computer games and questionnaires at one time point. Specific interventions: Computer task assessing cognition, Impulsive-Compulsive Disorders in Parkinson's Disease, Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Parkinson's disease patients who have elected to receive DBS for treatment of their side effects of PD consent to complete computer games and questionnaires at baseline, computer games during deep brain stimulation, and computer games and questionnaires up to 2 years after surgery. Specific interventions: Computer task assessing cognition, Impulsive-Compulsive Disorders in Parkinson's Disease, Montreal Cognitive Assessment