Inpatients With Normal Neurological Function
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this studying is to develop and characterize neuropsychological testing software for evaluating the prefrontal and temporal function of patients. As no software has been used for this purpose, this study will gather pilot data on the baseline performance of patients in a hospital setting that lack any neurological impairment. After creating this baseline, later experiments can be proposed to compare the performance in normal subjects with those who have neurologic injury or disease.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Inpatients \> = 18 years of age * Patient must be able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with score of \< 26 on Folstein Mini-Mental Status Exam * Patients with known brain lesions * Patients with history of stroke, neurologic disease or dementia * Patients with acute illness or who are in imminent distress
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Determination of normal performance curve | 1 year | The purpose of this study is to generate a curve of normal performance on the neurological test for hospitalized patients of different ages |
Countries
United States