Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Clinical Trials Information
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ARCS
Audio Recorded Cognitive Screen
| Status: | Active, Not Recruiting |
| Eligible Population(s): | Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease |
| GCO Number: | 06-1160 IRB approved through 3/5/2009 |
| Principal Investigator: | Margaret Sewell, PhD |
| Study Coordinator: | Tamara Baker-Rivera |
A study investigating the possible advantages of a brief tape recorded battery of cognitive tests as a reliable, valid, and efficient screening measure in the identification and early detection of cognitive impairment and dementia in patients. The Audio- Recorded Cognitive Screen (ARCS) is a 30 minute tape-recorded questionnaire. As a participant in this study you will be asked to wear headphones, listen to instructions on a tape recorder, and to write your responses to the questions asked on audio tape in a booklet, which will be provided for you.
- Diagnosis of Probable AD or MCI
- Age 75 or Older
- Fluent in English
- MMSE 17 or greater
- Completion of Neuropsychological testing and medical Evaluation within a year of ARCS
For more information, please contact Tamara Baker-Rivera, Clinical Research Coordinator at the Mount Sinai Alzheimer's Disease Research Center by phone at (212) 241-1844