Validation of a French screening test for cerebellar cognitive-affective syndrome

Validation of the Performance of the French Version of the Cerebellar Cognitive-Affective Syndrome Scale (CCASS) as a Screening Test for Cerebellar Cognitive-affective Syndrome: a National Multicenter Study

Not applicable Interventional Groupe Hospitalier de la Region de Mulhouse et Sud Alsace · NCT06005844

This study is testing a French screening tool to see if it can effectively identify people with cerebellar cognitive-affective syndrome.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment217 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorGroupe Hospitalier de la Region de Mulhouse et Sud Alsace Academic / other
Locations1 site (Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin)
Trial IDNCT06005844 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to validate the performance of the French version of the Cerebellar Cognitive-Affective Syndrome Scale (CCASS) as a screening tool for cerebellar cognitive-affective syndrome. It will assess the sensitivity and other accuracy measures of various versions of the CCASS scale through neuropsychological evaluations. The study will be conducted across multiple French centers, where eligible patients will undergo the CCASS test administered by trained neuropsychologists. The results will help determine the effectiveness of the screening tool in identifying patients with this syndrome.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are French-speaking individuals with acquired or degenerative cerebellar pathology.

Not a fit: Patients with central nervous system pathologies other than cerebellar disease or those with severe sensory impairments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved early detection and diagnosis of cerebellar cognitive-affective syndrome, allowing for timely intervention and management.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is focused on validating a specific screening tool, similar studies have shown success in developing effective diagnostic scales for cognitive disorders.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria :

* French speaking
* Acquired lesion or predominantly degenerative cerebellar pathology of any etiology
* Affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme
* Written informed consent

Non-inclusion criteria:

* History or progressive pathology of the central nervous system other than cerebellar disease
* Chronic ethylic patient with active consumption, or alcohol withdrawal of less than three months
* Use of other toxic substances
* Blind or severely visually impaired patient
* Deaf or severely hearing-impaired patient unable to understand instructions
* Mute patient
* Patient deprived of liberty or under legal protection

Secondary exclusion criteria :

\- Patients with incomplete French scale and/or neuropsychological assessment will be replaced.

Where this trial is running

Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Cerebellar Cognitive-affective SyndromeSchmahmann syndromeCerebellar cognitive-affective syndromeScreening
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.