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Development, Standardisation and Standardisation Project for a New Memory Assessment

About this study

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.

Condition
Memory Disorders
Tested
New memory assessment
Sponsor
University Hospital, Tours

Who can join

Age
50 years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Inclusion 5

  • Minimum age: 50 years
  • Study condition: Memory Disorders
  • Age ≥ 50 years
  • Ability to understand judged sufficient by the assessor;
  • Amnesic MCI profile (Petersen, 2003) during the 1st medical consultation prior to the assessment being prescribed.

Exclusion 4

  • Severe auditory and/or visual sensory impairment not compatible with neuropsychological assessment;
  • Judged fit to take the test by the assessor;
  • Patient under guardianship, curatorship or family guardianship;
  • Opposition to data processing.

Where

1 site, 1 recruiting

University hospital

Tours, France

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Contact

Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.