None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Dr Rinet Sonia Dsouza
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria for the Experimental Group : 1.Spouses of patents with alcohol dependence syndrome as per ICD-10 criteria. 2.Spouses of age between 18-60 years. 3.Persons who give consent for the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria for the Experimental Group : 1.Persons with any chronic lifestyle modifying illness like Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension. 2.Persons with any history of substance abuse. 3.Persons with any psychiatric disorders. 4.Persons with any major medical illness. 5.Persons suffering from neurodegenerative diseases and with family history of neurodegenerative diseases in first degree relatives.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A total 30 number of spouses selected will be evaluated based on following scales to estimate the cognitive functions:- a) Standardized Mini Mental State Examination (SMMSE) b) Trail Making Test B c) Digit Symbol Substitution TestTimepoint: From October 2013 to January 2014 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of alcohol dependence is done as per ICD-10 criteria and socio-economic status is assessed as per Kuppuswamy scaleTimepoint: 1 time point | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Rinet Sonia Dsouza
Father Muller Medical College
Outcome results
None listed