Executive functions in elderly with autism: Neuropsychological testing versus self- and informant-report

• Conditions: ASD; autism; 10012562

• Registration Number: NL-OMON40217
• Lead Sponsor: GGZ Eindhoven (Eindhoven)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 11 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

-Male
-Age above 60
-An autism Spectrum Disorder as described in the DSM-5
-Intelligence within the normal range, or above. Total, verbal and performal IQ above 85. This is based on the IQ-cutoff provided by the DSM-IV-TR (V-code V62.89) which indicates mental impairment below 85.

Exclusion Criteria

General exclusion criteria:
-Specific somatic disorders: Active infection, known genetic abnormalities, metabolic disorder, tuberculosis, epilepsy and traumatic brain injury.
- Cases with disturbance of consciousness, delirium, psychosis, suicidal tendencies, severe aphasia, or major sensorimotor impairment precluding neuropsychological testing.
-Substance abuse (current)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The main study parameters are several measurements of executive functioning<br /><br>obtained via neuropsychological testing, a self-report questionnaire and an<br /><br>informant-report questionnaire. Possible cognitive profiles will be compared<br /><br>between the elderly with and without autism. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Not applicable</p><br>