Comparing dementia diagnostics in primary care and in memory clinics: which makes older patients fare better in the long term?

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• Conditions: Persons aged 70 years and older with memory complaints; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN18043557
• Lead Sponsor: Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-03-15
• Last Update Posted: 25 July 2023
• Study Completion: 2027-03-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 294

Inclusion Criteria

All patients 70 years and older consulting the GP with memory problems are eligible if the patient and GP consider starting diagnostic evaluation

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients are excluded if referral is clearly indicated due to suspicion of an uncommon form of dementia or another brain disease with accompanying memory problems, based on history or focal signs on neurological examination, such as extrapyramidal signs, hemiparesis or Babinski’s sign
2. Patients are also excluded if the GP considers referral undesirable, e.g. in case of concomitant terminal illness

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified