Validating the Ain Shams Cognitive Assessment Tool
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Ain Shams University Cognitive Assessment (ASCA) tool.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Dementia. Basic parameters: from 60 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Validating the Ain Shams Cognitive Assessment (ASCA) for Diagnosing Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Overview
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
- Other Ain 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 Len
Primary outcome measures
- ASCA cut off points [Time frame: 4 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: older adult participants 60 years old and above who are native Arabic speakers
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Exclusion criteria
- severe dementia, delirium, major mental disorders, aphasia, and those with severe visual or hearing impairment that interfere with the assessment.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Ain Shams University — Cairo
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06789094 · FMASU R310/2024