NCT06400173 · RECRUITING
Validation Of The Flemish Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) For Persons With Hearing Impairment
This study is testing a modified version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a standard memory-and-thinking screening tool, that has been adapted for people with hearing loss. The original test relies heavily on spoken instructions, which can unfairly penalize hard-of-hearing individuals. Researchers want to confirm whether this adapted version accurately detects cognitive impairment in older Dutch-speaking adults. This is a validation study, not a treatment trial — no drugs or therapies are involved.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 60 years or older * Individuals with normal vision (with lenses or glasses if needed) * Individuals with age-related hearing loss * Dutch-speaking individuals * Individuals capable of giving consent to participate in the study themselves * Individuals still residing in their own homes * Individuals with an official diagnosis of dementia (Alzheimer's, vascular, or mixed) or mild cognitive impairment. This inclusion criterion applies only to the group with cognitive impairment. Exclusion Criteria: For individuals without cognitive impairment, the following exclusion criteria apply: * (History of) neurological problems (brain tumor, epilepsy, history of stroke, etc.) * Use of influencing medication (e.g., Ritalin and antidepressants)
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2024-05-06