Training nursing-home staff to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's
Official title: The Link Between the Training of Nursing Home Professionals and the Quality of Life of Residents With Parkinson's Disease
Run by University Hospital, Grenoble · NCT06908460 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will train nursing-home professionals to see if that improves quality of life for residents living with Parkinson's disease.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Grenoble Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Grenoble) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 27, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 26, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 26, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 7, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06908460 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with a confirmed Parkinson's diagnosis who live in participating nursing homes in departments 38, 73, 74, 26, or 07 and who can cooperate with questionnaires.
✕Probably not a fit
Residents who cannot cooperate because of severe cognitive impairment, who refuse participation, or who live outside the specified departments are unlikely to benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The project delivers targeted Parkinson's disease training to healthcare professionals working in EHPADs across selected departments of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (38, 73, 74, 26, 07). Researchers will observe participating nursing homes and collect resident-reported questionnaires and clinical data from cooperating residents with confirmed PD to measure quality of life and care outcomes. The work focuses on real-world implementation, aiming to identify barriers to admission and gaps in symptom management as the disease progresses. The University Hospital Grenoble leads the program in collaboration with France Parkinson and local nursing homes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help nursing homes provide safer, more personalized care and improve residents' day-to-day well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research in long-term care suggests staff training can improve care processes and some patient outcomes, but PD-specific training in nursing homes has limited and mixed evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease * Reside in a nursing home (EHPAD) in the departments of 38, 73, 74, 26, and 07 in the AURA region * Be able to cooperate and answer the questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Resident's opposition * Subject to the provisions of articles L1121-5 to L1121-8 of the Public Health Code
Where it's running
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CHU Grenoble Alpes
Grenoble, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Céline PISCICELLI, PhD
- Email: cpiscicelli@chu-grenoble.fr
- Phone: (33) 4 76767575
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.