MASCoD - Multidimensional Assessment of Subjective Cognitive Decline

Launched by ISTITUTI CLINICI SCIENTIFICI MAUGERI SPA · Apr 3, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The MASCoD trial is studying a new screening tool designed to help detect and monitor subjective cognitive decline (SCD), which is when people feel like their thinking abilities are getting worse, even if tests don’t show any problems yet. This condition can affect a person’s quality of life and may lead to more serious cognitive issues over time. The goal of the study is to see if the MASCoD tool can accurately identify individuals at risk for severe cognitive decline and track their progress, especially after they undergo cognitive training.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be over 55 years old, have reported feelings of cognitive decline without any other serious cognitive or neurological issues, and be able to understand the study's aims. They should also be willing to participate voluntarily. Participants will first be evaluated using the MASCoD tool and other cognitive tests, and then they will be placed in either a group that receives cognitive training using technology or a waitlist group. After some time, everyone will be re-evaluated to see how they’ve progressed. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to provide valuable insights into improving cognitive health in older adults.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • reported subjective cognitive decline without any other cognitive or neurological issue,
• • Italian education,
• • adult (\> 55 years old),
• • understanding of research aims,
• • signed informed consent,
• • participation on a voluntary and non-payied bases.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • serious clinical conditions (e.g. severe cardiac and respiratory problems, neoplasia)
• • prior diagnosis of psychiatric disorders according to DSM-5,
• • prior diagnosis of cognitive decline,
• • relevant visuo-perceptive or hearing deficits,
• • illiteracy or relapse in illiteracy,
• • refusal to partake in the research.