RecruitingNCT06892717

Caregiver Burden in Parkinson's Disease

Caregiver Burden and Associated Factors in Parkinson's Disease

Sponsor

Beylikduzu State Hospital

Enrollment

43 participants

Start Date

Feb 10, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Parkinson Disease

Summary

Primary caregivers of patients diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease will be included in the study. A total of 43 participants will be recruited. At the beginning of the study, demographic data and clinical characteristics of the patients, including disease stage, history of falls, presence of fractures, presence and severity of pain, comorbidities, and medication use, will be recorded. Subsequently, caregivers' age, gender, occupation, relationship to the patient, caregiving duration, and their own comorbidities will be assessed. Sleep problems will be evaluated using the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), while symptoms related to depression and anxiety will be assessed with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Caregiver burden will be examined using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale.

Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining the burden experienced by informal caregivers (usually family members) of people with Parkinson's disease, and what factors affect how heavy that burden is. It is an observational study — no new treatments are being tested. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a Parkinson's disease patient aged 40–80 at stages 2–5 of the disease who needs help with daily activities, AND your caregiver is willing to participate - Your caregiver is an unpaid family member (spouse, child, etc.) who speaks Turkish well enough to answer questionnaires **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have another neurodegenerative disease in addition to Parkinson's - You have COPD, advanced heart failure (NYHA Class IV), active cancer, or a stroke that limits daily functioning - You are unable to move for reasons unrelated to Parkinson's Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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