Search / Trial NCT00001192

Neuropsychological Evaluation of Psychiatric and Neurological Patients

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (NIMH) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 18, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Executive Functions Language Attention Visual Spatial Ability Memory Motor Behavior Intelligence Personality Visual And Auditory Functioning Hand And Eye Dominance Normal Volunteer Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Description

Neuropsychological tests are used to provide an assessment of cognitive functions in patients with idiopathic generalized epileptic (IGE) disorders and their first-degree relatives. The battery comprises tests designed to tap attention, memory, selected sensory and perceptual functions, vigilance, and visual-spatial functions. Modified batteries have been developed for the assessment of children ages 5-8, and children ages 8-16. The data provided by these batteries are compared with genetic profiles of the same participants that have been ascertained from blood samples analyzed by colleague...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Patients.
  • Normal volunteers.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Subjects over 95 years of age.
  • Subjects with a history of alcohol or drug abuse, psychopathology, or central nervous system pathology, other than that which defines group membership, may be excluded.

About National Institute Of Mental Health (Nimh)

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a leading federal agency dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health disorders through innovative research and clinical trials. As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIMH focuses on a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and developmental disorders. By fostering collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and the community, NIMH aims to translate scientific discoveries into effective interventions and improve mental health outcomes for individuals across the lifespan. Through its commitment to rigorous research methodologies and ethical standards, NIMH plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of mental health care and policy.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Washington, D.C., District Of Columbia, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Every Cedex, , France

Moscow, , Russian Federation

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0