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Virtual genetic counseling for Parkinson's Disease (GET-VIRTUAL Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Thomas F Tropea, DO
Research Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
English Speaking
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 weeks after pre-testing counseling
Awards & highlights

GET-VIRTUAL Trial Summary

This trial is testing if virtual genetic counseling is as effective as in-person counseling for people with Parkinson's disease.

GET-VIRTUAL Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You must be able to speak English.

GET-VIRTUAL Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 weeks after pre-testing counseling
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 weeks after pre-testing counseling for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Genetic Counseling Satisfaction
Impact
Knowledge
Secondary outcome measures
Anxiety
Depression
Genetic Counseling Outcomes
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GET-VIRTUAL Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Virtual/TelephoneExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Pre-test genetic counseling virtual visit with a genetic counselor. Genetic results disclosure via telephone with a genetic counselor.
Group II: IMAGINE-PD/VirtualExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Pre-test genetic counseling through the Interactive Multimedia Approach to Genetic counseling to INform and Educate in Parkinson's Disease (IMAGINE-PD) website. Genetic results disclosure via virtual visit with a genetic counselor.
Group III: IMAGINE-PD/TelephoneExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Pre-test genetic counseling through the Interactive Multimedia Approach to Genetic counseling to INform and Educate in Parkinson's Disease (IMAGINE-PD) website. Genetic results disclosure via telephone with a genetic counselor.
Group IV: Virtual/VirtualActive Control1 Intervention
Pre-test genetic counseling and genetic results disclosure via virtual visit with a genetic counselor.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor
1,992 Previous Clinical Trials
42,875,040 Total Patients Enrolled
Thomas F Tropea, DOPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pennsylvania

Media Library

Virtual genetic counseling Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04527146 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the enrollment period still active for this experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov provides evidence that this clinical experiment, which was first posted on January 1st 2021, is actively seeking participants. Specifically, 320 individuals are being recruited from one medical centre."

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How many individuals are participating in this research project?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov highlights that the research, which was initially published on January 1st 2021, is currently looking for participants. In total, 320 individuals are required to be enrolled from a single clinical centre."

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What results are expected to be achieved through this trial?

"The main metric for this research trial, measured 3 months after genetic results disclosure is level of comprehension. Sub-measures include the Genetic Counseling Outcomes Scale (GCOS), a 24 item assessment; Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) with 15 questions and a score range of 0 to 15; as well as State-Trait Anxiety Index (STAI) comprising 20 items up to an 80 point maximum indicating higher levels of anxiety."

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~77 spots leftby Mar 2025