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Improving dementia assessment by reducing sample heterogeneity

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Outcome assessment for clinical dementia trials could be enhanced by using the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (HVLT), in addition to imaging and genetic screening. The statistical power of trials could be increased if heterogeneity of the sample were reduced by the administration of a risk factor inventory which could be used for subject selection or selection of drug responders.

Source: International Psychogeriatrics

DOI: 10.1017/s1041610207005169

Author: Marshal Folstein

Institutions: Tufts University, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,500