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A Novel Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict the Lewy Body Dementias

Conditions
Dementia
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: machine learning model
Registration Number
NCT04448340
Lead Sponsor
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Brief Summary

Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and Dementia with lewy bodies (DLB) are dementia syndromes that overlap in many clinical features, making their diagnosis difficult in clinical practice, particularly in advanced stages. We propose a machine learning algorithm, based only on non-invasively and easily in-the-clinic collectable predictors, to identify these disorders with a high prognostic performance.

Detailed Description

The algorithm will be develop using dataset from two specialized memory centers, employing a sample of PDD and DLB subjects whose diagnostic follow-up is available for at least 3 years after the baseline assessment. A restricted set of information regarding clinico- demographic characteristics, 6 neuropsychological tests (mini mental, PD Cognitive Rating Scale, Brief Visuospatial Memory test, Symbol digit written, Wechsler adult intelligence scale, trail making A and B) was used as predictors. Two classification algorithms, logistic regression and K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NNs), will be investigated for their ability to predict successfully whether patients suffered from PDD or DLB.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria

the PDD group comprised of patients fulfilling the Criteria for probable PDD of the Movement Disorders Society (b) the DLB group comprised of patients, according to the recent revised criteria for probable DLB .

Exclusion Criteria
  • major psychiatrics disorders, depression

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Dementia with Lewy Bodiesmachine learning modelthe DLB group comprised of 40 patients, according to the recent revised criteria for probable DLB
Parkinson Disease Dementiamachine learning modelthe PDD group comprised of 58 patients fulfilling the Criteria for probable PDD of the Movement Disorders Society
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
MMSE predictive for dlb or PDD1 year

Two classification algorithms, logistic regression and K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NNs), will combine these tests in order to investigate for their ability to predict successfully whether patients suffered from PDD or DLB.

Parkinson's Disease - Cognitive Rating Scale (PD-CRS) predictive for DLB or PDD1 year

Two classification algorithms, logistic regression and K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NNs), will combine these tests in order to investigate for their ability to predict successfully whether patients suffered from PDD or DLB.

Brief Visuospatial Memory Test (BVMT-TR) predictive for DLB or PDD1 year

Two classification algorithms, logistic regression and K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NNs), will combine these tests in order to investigate for their ability to predict successfully whether patients suffered from PDD or DLB.

Symbol digit written predictive for DLB or PDD1 year

Two classification algorithms, logistic regression and K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NNs), will combine these tests in order to investigate for their ability to predict successfully whether patients suffered from PDD or DLB.

Wechsler adult intelligence scale,predictive for DLB or PDD1 year

Two classification algorithms, logistic regression and K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NNs), will combine these tests in order to investigate for their ability to predict successfully whether patients suffered from PDD or DLB.

trail making A and B predictive for DLB or PDD1 year

Two classification algorithms, logistic regression and K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NNs), will combine these tests in order to investigate for their ability to predict successfully whether patients suffered from PDD or DLB.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Anastasia Bougea

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Athens, Attiki, Greece

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