Neurocognitive Symptoms in Hyperparathyroidism

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to learn more about the following symptoms that can be related to primary hyperparathyroidism: confusion, difficulty remembering and focusing, memory fog, changes in a person's normal behavior, feeling "blue", increased anxiety, increased agitation, and trouble performing daily activities, like driving and remembering appointments. We want to know how much these symptoms change in older adults after they have endocrine surgery.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Adults ages 65+ who:
  • Are diagnosed with PHPT
  • Are scheduled to have an endocrine surgery at Duke
For more information, contact the study team at felecia.walton@duke.edu.

Age Range

65-110

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

Description

If you choose to join this study, we will ask you to complete a number of tests related to cognition (brain health). We will follow-up with you six months after surgery to have you repeat these tests to see how your answers have changed. It will take 1-1.5 hours to complete the tests.

Locations

Duke University Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays

Compensation

No

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

Characterizing neurocognitive symptoms in older adults with primary hyperparathyroidism

Principal Investigator

Hadiza
Kazaure

Protocol Number

PRO00112844

Phase

N/A

Enrollment Status

Open to Enrollment