Cognitive Training for Parkinson's Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether cognitive training will improve cognitive and brain functions in people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) during activities of daily living using cognitive evaluations and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Who Is on the Research Team?
Sule Tinaz, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
Yale University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people over 40 with Parkinson's Disease who are on stable medication. Participants must speak English, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, have no excessive alcohol use, and no metal implants that affect MRI scans. They should be able to lie flat for an hour and not have severe cognitive impairments or other neurological disorders.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo cognitive training to improve cognitive and brain functions
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in cognitive function and brain connectivity
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mental Imagery Training
- Psychoeducation
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Yale University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Collaborator