Development, Standardisation and Standardisation Project for a New Memory Assessment

Last updated: December 4, 2024
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Memory Problems

Treatment

New memory assessment

Clinical Study ID

NCT06564779
DR240067-NEM
  • Ages > 50
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Episodic memory (EM) is a neuropsychological marker of Alzheimer's disease (AD) (Thomas-Anterion, 2006). Current tests for its assessment do not take into account the identity and emotional aspects of memory (Van der Linden et al., 2018). However, there are models that integrate links with identity, self-awareness and experience. Pause et al. (2013) propose criteria to create ecological tools, including consideration of the emotional valence of memories and the spatio-temporal context of acquisition. In line with these criteria, we have developed a new tool: the NEM (New evaluation of Episodic Memory). Preliminary studies show different response profiles on the NEM among patients (Launay et al., 2023). We now want to evaluate the relevance of this tool in the differential diagnosis of AD.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 50 years

  • Ability to understand judged sufficient by the assessor;

  • Amnesic MCI profile (Petersen, 2003) during the 1st medical consultation prior tothe assessment being prescribed.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Severe auditory and/or visual sensory impairment not compatible withneuropsychological assessment;

  • Judged fit to take the test by the assessor;

  • Patient under guardianship, curatorship or family guardianship;

  • Opposition to data processing.

Study Design

Total Participants: 150
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: New memory assessment
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 22, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2028

Connect with a study center

  • University hospital

    Tours, 37044
    France

    Active - Recruiting

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