Mild Cognitive Impairment, Test-retest Reliability
Conditions
Brief summary
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is distinguished from healthy aging by cognitive difficulties that are greater than expected for one's age and education. Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) is a major sub-type of MCI with noticeable impairments in memory. Approximately 12% of aMCI will progress to AD per year. There are two test to evaluate the effects on memory, but both without Chinese version. This study is to know the test-retest reliability of the Chinese version of the Verbal learning test and Selective reminding test among people with mild cognitive impairment.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Age≥50 years 2. Complained of memory impairment 3. Chinese Version Verbal Learning Test 10-minute delays ≤ 6 words 4. MMSE score≥24 and CDR score=0.5 5. Activities of daily living are intact 6. DSM-IV criteria for the diagnosis of dementia is not met
Exclusion criteria
1. Any significant neurologic disease other than suspected incipient Alzheimer's disease 2. Psychotic features, contraindication of exercise... which could lead to difficulty complying with the protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Chinese Version of Verbal Learning Test | Change from baseline at two week |
| Chinese Version of Selective Reminding Test | Change from baseline at two week |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed