Alzheimer's Disease, Autobiographical Memory, Eye Movement, Memory
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims at the assessment of eye movement during autobiographical retrieval (i.e., retrieval of personal memories) in patients with Alzheimer's Disease.
Detailed description
There is an increased interest in the study of eye movements during the retrieval of autobiographical memories and recent research has demonstrated how retrieval of autobiographical memory can activate eye movement. This research has been however mainly concerned with young adults and, until now, little is known about the relationship between eye movement and autobiographical memory in patients with Alzheimer's Disease. The aim of the current study is therefore to evaluate eye movements during the retrieval of autobiographical memories in patients with Alzheimer's Disease.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALStudy of eye movements
The assessment of eye movement during autobiographical retrieval (i.e., retrieval of personal memories) in patients with Alzheimer's Disease.
Sponsors
Nantes University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
: * Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease at the mild stage
Exclusion criteria
: * Neurological/psychiatric disorders (other than Alzheimer's Disease)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of fixations and saccades | Four weeks (from assessment till analysis) | Number |
| Duration of fixations and saccades | Four weeks (from assessment till analysis) | Duration in milliseconds |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pupil size | Four weeks (from assessment till analysis) | In millimeter |
Countries
France
Outcome results
None listed