The objective of this study is to evaluate the cortisol awakening response with persons with Parkinsons Disease (PD), Huntingtons Disease (HD), and controls. These data are desired so experience can be gained with measuring stress levels subjectively and objectively in persons with PD, HD, and controls.
Telephone consent will be obtained. Participants will collect saliva at twelve time points - four times a day for three days. Visits will be conducted virtually (over the internet). The virtual visit is to assess Parkinson's or Huntington's disease status, stress, mood, and quality of life.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
131
No Intervention - Observational Study
Oregon Health & Science Universtiy
Portland, Oregon, United States
VA Portland Health Care System
Portland, Oregon, United States
Awakening Salivary Cortisol level (ug/dL) Response
Salivary Cortisol level (ug/dL) Response is the change in cortisol between awakening and 30 minutes after awakening.
Time frame: Collected upon awakening and 30 minutes after awakening
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