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Validating the Ain Shams Cognitive Assessment Tool
Sponsor: Ain Shams University
Summary
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.
Official title: Validating the Ain Shams Cognitive Assessment (ASCA) for Diagnosing Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-02-01
Completion Date
2025-06-01
Last Updated
2025-01-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
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 Length tasks. Set Shifting is measured using a modified Trail Making Test, adapted for illiterates. Additionally, tests for letter/lexical fluency, verbal fluency, language object naming, abstraction, and judgment offer further insights into cognitive abilities and cultural interpretation.
Locations (1)
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt