Evaluating a culturally adapted cognitive test for elderly patients in Réunion Island
Concordance Between Mini-Mental Stats Examination (MMSE) and an Adapted Version of the MMSE in Reunion Island Population (MMS-Run) : Preliminary Study
This study is testing a new version of a memory and thinking test for older patients in Réunion Island to see if it works better for those who may have trouble reading or writing.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Denis) |
| Trial ID | NCT05858489 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the concordance between scores from a culturally adapted version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSRun) and the standard Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) among elderly patients hospitalized in Réunion Island. Given the high illiteracy rates in this population, the MMSRun is designed to facilitate better participation in cognitive evaluations. The study will analyze the scores obtained from both tests to determine the effectiveness of the adapted version in accurately assessing neurocognitive deficits. This preliminary study is a step towards validating the MMSRun for broader use in the region.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include elderly patients hospitalized in geriatrics or physical medicine and rehabilitation departments in Réunion Island who require cognitive evaluation.
Not a fit: Patients with severe visual or hearing impairments, altered consciousness, psychiatric disorders, or those under legal guardianship may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of cognitive assessments for elderly patients in Réunion Island, leading to better diagnosis and management of neurocognitive disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel in the context of Réunion Island, similar adaptations of cognitive tests have shown promise in other culturally diverse populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient who needs a cognitive evaluation by MMSe/MMS-RUN during usual medical care * Patient born and living in Réunion Island * Patient hospitalized in geriatrics department or in the departement of physical medecine and rehabilitation * Patient who agrees to participate in the study and who does not oppose to the use of his data Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with hearing and visual disorder that can interfere in cognitive test administration * Patient with altered state of consciousness (Glasgow score different of 15) * Patient diagnosed or having symtoms compatible with a psychiatric pathology with psychosis (altered perception of reality) * Patient with a current and severe addiction to Alcohol or any other drug (smoking excluded) * Patient deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision and patient under curatorship or guardianship
Where this trial is running
Saint-Denis
- CHU de La Réunion — Saint-Denis, Réunion (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bénédicte CASALONGA, MD — CHU de La Réunion
- Study coordinator: Bénédicte CASALONGA, MD
- Email: benedicte.casalonga@chu-reunion.fr
- Phone: +262 (0) 262 90 56 80
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.