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

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University30 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment Test-retest Reliability

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 50 YearsMax age: 100 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Chinese Version of Verbal Learning Test

Time frame: Change from baseline at two week

Chinese Version of Selective Reminding Test

Time frame: Change from baseline at two week