Validating the Ain Shams Cognitive Assessment Tool

Validating the Ain Shams Cognitive Assessment (ASCA) for Diagnosing Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06789094

Acronym

ASCA

Enrollment

100

Registered

2025-01-23

Start date

2025-02-01

Completion date

2025-06-01

Last updated

2025-01-23

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Conditions

Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Keywords

Mild cognitive impairment, Dementia, cognitive assessment, Arabic cognitive assessment tools

Brief summary

The diagnosis of cognitive impairment, including dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), is crucial for timely intervention and management. Various screening tools are available for assessing cognitive function, among which the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination (ACE), and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) are widely used. However, the recently developed Ain Shams University Cognitive Assessment (ASCA) has shown promise in detecting early cognitive decline. This study aims to assess the performance of ASCA in diagnosing cognitive impairment against DSM5 criteria.

Interventions

OTHERAin Shams University Cognitive Assessment (ASCA) tool

The ASCA, developed at Ain Shams University, is a comprehensive tool designed for cognitive assessment in Egyptian population. It encompasses various tests to assess cognitive functions and cultural understanding. These include the Verbal Paired Associated Test, evaluating verbal learning, distractor interval, delayed recall, and word recognition. The Bender Gestalt assesses visual-motor skills and memory. Short-term and working memory are tested through Digit Forward and Digit Backward Span Length tasks. Set Shifting is measured using a modified Trail Making Test, adapted for illiterates. Additionally, tests for letter/lexical fluency, verbal fluency, language object naming, abstraction, and judgment offer further insights into cognitive abilities and cultural interpretation.

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

older adult participants 60 years old and above who are native Arabic speakers \-

Exclusion criteria

* severe dementia, delirium, major mental disorders, aphasia, and those with severe visual or hearing impairment that interfere with the assessment.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
ASCA cut off points	4 months	obtain cut-off scores for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia using the Ain Shams Cognitive Assessment

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Primary ContactDoha Rasheedy, Professor

doharasheedy@med.asu.edu.eg01001193544

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026