Executive functions in elderly with autism: Neuropsychological testing versus self- and informant-report

Executive functions in elderly with autism: Neuropsychological testing versus self- and informant-report - Aging in Autism: Executive functions

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON40217

Enrollment

100

Registered

2014-06-25

Start date

2014-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

ASD autism

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -Male -Age above 60 -An autism Spectrum Disorder as described in the DSM-5 -Intelligence within the normal range, or above. Total, verbal and performal IQ above 85. This is based on the IQ-cutoff provided by the DSM-IV-TR (V-code V62.89) which indicates mental impairment below 85.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: General exclusion criteria: -Specific somatic disorders: Active infection, known genetic abnormalities, metabolic disorder, tuberculosis, epilepsy and traumatic brain injury. - Cases with disturbance of consciousness, delirium, psychosis, suicidal tendencies, severe aphasia, or major sensorimotor impairment precluding neuropsychological testing. -Substance abuse (current)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main study parameters are several measurements of executive functioning obtained via neuropsychological testing, a self-report questionnaire and an informant-report questionnaire. Possible cognitive profiles will be compared between the elderly with and without autism.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results