Mapping Meaningful Symptoms and Impacts in People with Prodromal Parkinson’s Disease- The PPMI Mapping Meaningful Symptoms Study

What are the earliest symptoms of Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Demntia? How bothersome/important are these symptoms to patients? How would those symptoms impact patients physically and mentally?

Lead Researcher: Jamie Adams

Reimbursement provided.

The goal of this study is to talk to people and gather information about symptoms related to Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. We will interview both healthy people and those who might be at risk for these diseases. The information we collect will help us understand the symptoms better and improve early diagnosis and care for patients with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Must be aged 60 years or older. Must be able to provide informed consent. Must be able to speak English. No significant neurologic or psychiatric disease. No diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease/parkinsonism/Lewy Body Dementia. Must be able to participate in an online interview conducted via Zoom with a tablet or computer.

Eligibility:

Must be aged 60 years or older. 
Must be able to provide informed consent. 
Must be able to speak English.
No significant neurologic or psychiatric disease.
No diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease/parkinsonism/Lewy Body Dementia.
Must be able to participate in an online interview conducted via Zoom with a tablet or computer.

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