Evaluating the Performance of Category Fluency Tests in Detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment Using the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center Database (P8-12.002)

Kevin Sikah; Hsueh‐Sheng Chiang; Maurice Smith; Daniel Press

doi:10.1212/wnl.0000000000216683

June 9, 2026Neurology

Evaluating the Performance of Category Fluency Tests in Detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment Using the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center Database (P8-12.002)

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The central aim is to evaluate category fluency tests' effectiveness in identifying mild cognitive impairment in comparison to other cognitive assessments.
Utilized data from the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center database.
Compared category fluency with letter fluency, MoCA, and MMSE for detecting MCI.
Category fluency demonstrated superior sensitivity in identifying mild cognitive impairment compared to letter fluency.
MoCA and MMSE showed comparable effectiveness to category fluency in detecting MCI.

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Comparative analysis assesses category fluency versus standard cognitive tests for MCI detection.

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Compare the performance of category fluency to that of letter fluency, MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), and MMSE (Mini-Mental Status Exam) in detecting mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

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