Reliability of Chinese Version of Verbal Learning Test and Selective Reminding Test

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment; Test-retest Reliability

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03896308

YM108036E

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 30 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 50 to 100 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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