CompletedNot Applicable

Computerized Neuropsychology in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (INPH)

Sweden97 participantsStarted 2007-08

Plain-language summary

A computerised neuropsychological test battery to be used as a standardised tool assessing the cognitive domains affected by idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus INPH was developed. The aim of this study is to investigate the reliability, validity and feasibility of the battery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Probable INPH under investigation * Healthy elderly * Various diseases Exclusion Criteria: * (Healthy elderly) medications affecting nervous system * (Healthy elderly)heart disease * (Healthy elderly)diabetes * (Healthy elderly)disease of the nervous system * (Healthy elderly)MMSE \< 28 * (Healthy elderly)vascular risk factors (Two of: 1 hypertension, 2 smoking or 3 hyperlipidemia) * (Healthy elderly)serious disease that may shorten life expectancy * (Various diseases) Affected motor functions

What they're measuring

Validity

Timeframe: Within 24 h

Reliability

Timeframe: More than 7 days, within 2 months

Feasibility

Timeframe: Within 24 h

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01265251

SponsorUmeå University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2010-04

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