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Idiographic study of Cognitive function, Affect, and Sleep in the Elderly

Completed
Conditions
Dementie en amnestische stoornissen (onder psychische stoornissen)
affect
depression
memory problems
mood
sleep disorders
sleep disturbances
cognitive impairments
10027946
Registration Number
NL-OMON44788
Lead Sponsor
niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

- Age 60 or above
- informed consent given by patient
- cognitive deficits according to memory clinic or MMSE<26 or MOCA<25
- Depressive episode or GDS>3

Exclusion Criteria

- severe medical illness known to influence short-term survival;- Moderate and severe dementia (indicated by Clinical Dementia Rating Scale 2 or 3)

- neurological disorders (other than MCI or dementia as defined in the inclusion criteria);- presence of the following mental health disorders in the past 2 years: bipolar disorder,
psychotic disorders, severe substance use disorders;- incapable of participation in study procedures (i.e. non-Dutch language, incapable of
filling in the diaries, no internet connection at home);- mentally incompetent to give consent for study participation according to judgement of treating specialist;- Incapable to participate in study as it shows from the 3-day practice period (for example not being capable of using the ipad, intolerance to actiwatch, forgetting assessments)

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Temporal patterns of depressive symptoms, cognitive function and sleep<br /><br>disturbances. Unique to time-series analyses all three variables can be both<br /><br>determinant and outcome (which may differ between patients, see analyses).</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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