NCT05819008 Remote Neuropsychological Assessment of Patients With Neurological Disorders and Injuries
| NCT ID | NCT05819008 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Umeå University |
| Condition | Traumatic Brain Injury |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 350 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-03-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 350 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-10 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.
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Brief Summary
For the last decades, many aspects of human life have been altered by digital technology. For health care, this have opened a possibility for patients who have difficulties travelling a long distance to a hospital to meet with their health care providers over different digital platforms. With an increased digital literacy, and an aging population often living in the countryside, far from hospitals or other health care settings, an increasing need for digitalization of meetings between patients and health care personnel is inevitable. However, neuropsychological assessment is one sort of health care not possible to directly transfer into digital form. These evaluations are most often performed with well validated tests, only to be used in a paper-pencil form with a specially trained psychologist during physical meetings. The aim of this project is to investigate whether a newly developed digital neuropsychological test battery can be used to perform remote assessments of cognitive function in patients with neurological injuries and impairments. To this date, there are no such test batteries available in the Swedish language. Mindmore (www.mindmore.com) is a test system developed in Sweden, performing neuropsychological tests on a tablet, but still with the psychologist present in the room. This system is now evolving into offering the possibility for the patient to perform the test in their own home, using their own computer or tablet. The aim of the present research project is to validate this latter system (Mindmore Distance), using the following research questions: 1. Are the tests in Mindmore Distance equivalent to traditional neuropsychological tests in patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, epilepsy, and brain tumor? 2. Can the results from Mindmore Distance be transferred into neuropsychological profiles that can be used in diagnostics for specific patient groups? 3. How do the patients experience undergoing a neuropsychological evaluation on their own compared to traditional neuropsychological assessment in a physical meeting with a psychologist?
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 and above * Diagnosed with a neurological disorder or injury, alternatively under medical examination for such a diagnosis * Owns and can handle a computer with internet connection Exclusion Criteria: * Severe psychiatric disorder, such a schizophrenia, severe depression * Addiction of alcohol or other substances * Not speaker of Swedish * On sedatives, such as sleep or pain medication * Multiple neurological diagnoses * Not being able to participate in a neuropsychological examination, or to give informed consent
Contact & Investigator
Nils Berginström, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Umeå Universitet, Department of Psychology
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05819008 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Traumatic Brain Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05819008 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05819008 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nils.berginstrom@umu.se for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05819008 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Umeå, Sweden.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05819008 clinical trial?
NCT05819008 is sponsored by Umeå University. The principal investigator is Nils Berginström, PhD at Umeå Universitet, Department of Psychology. The trial plans to enroll 350 participants.