This database contains 5 studies, archived under the term: "neuropsychological assessment"
Cognitive output of a neuropsychological stimulation program in an elderly day care center with low educated participants: An observational study
Nunes, Maria Vânia Silva,
Pinho, Ana Almeida,
Campos, Helena Mauricio,
Abreu, Paula,
Gonçalves, Isabel Pinto,
Caldas, Alexandre Castro
Objective: In the present paper we present an observational study of the implementation of a Neuropsychological Stimulation Program at an Elderly Day Care Center in low-educated participants with very similar backgrounds concerning social economic status. Methods: The implemented program tackled several dimensions, including daily orientation sessions, cognitive stimulation sessions twice a week, followed by movement […]
Visuospatial memory and neuroimaging correlates in mild cognitive impairment
Mitolo, Micaela,
Gardini, Simona,
Fasano, Fabrizio,
Crisi, Girolamo,
Pelosi, Annalisa,
Pazzaglia, Francesca,
Caffarra, Paolo
Spatial abilities decline in normal aging and decrease faster and earlier in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but these deficits are under investigated. The main goals of this study were to assess visuospatial memory abilities in mild cognitive impairment (MCI), in order to verify whether these tasks might be valid as the standard cognitive test to differentiate […]
Predicting decline in mild cognitive impairment: A prospective cognitive study
Objective: The primary aim of this study was to identify cognitive tests that differentiate between persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who later develop cognitive decline and those who remain stable. Method: This study used a prospective longitudinal design. One hundred twenty-two older adults with single-domain or multiple-domain amnestic MCI were recruited from memory clinics. […]
Results of the citalopram to enhance cognition in Huntington disease trial
Beglinger, Leigh J.,
Adams, William H.,
Langbehn, Douglas,
Fiedorowicz, Jess G.,
Jorge, Ricardo,
Biglan, Kevin,
Caviness, John,
Olson, Blair,
Robinson, Robert G.,
Kieburtz, Karl,
Paulsen, Jane S.
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate citalopram for executive functioning in Huntington’s disease (HD).; Methods: The study was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. Thirty-three adults with HD, cognitive complaints, and no depression (Hamilton Depression [HAM-D] rating scale ≤ 12) were administered citalopram 20 mg or placebo (7 visits, 20 weeks), with practice and […]