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To evaluate the sensitivity and reliability of a 13-task computerized cognitive battery in measuring age-related cognitive decline to facilitate nutraceutical intervention trials.

January 1, 2024Current Topics in Nutraceutical ResearchOpen Access

Assessing the efficacy of nutraceutical interventions on cognitive functioning in the elderly

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APAndrew PipingasSwinburne University of Technology EHElizabeth HarrisUniversity of Denver ETElesha Tournier

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Cross-sectional study demonstrates age-related sensitivity of a 13-task computerized cognitive battery in adults, suggesting its utility for tracking subtle nutraceutical treatment effects.

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To evaluate the sensitivity and reliability of a 13-task computerized cognitive battery in measuring age-related cognitive decline to facilitate nutraceutical intervention trials.
Administered a 13-task computerized cognitive battery measuring accuracy and response time to 120 adults aged 21 to 86 years with Mini-Mental State Examination scores ≥ 27.
Assessed cognitive performance via regression analysis and validated the tasks through test-retest reliability and correlation with established neuropsychological assessments.
Regression analysis revealed significant age-related performance decrements across all 13 computerized tasks.
The steepest declines occurred in accuracy for spatial working memory alongside response speed for spatial working memory, contextual memory, and immediate recognition.
The test battery demonstrated robust test-retest reliability and correlated significantly with standard neuropsychological tools used in aging research.

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Pipingas et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a73c04c46cd4472af69ef1c https://doi.org/10.25916/sut.26223200

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Cross-sectional study demonstrates age-related sensitivity of a 13-task computerized cognitive battery in adults, suggesting its utility for tracking subtle nutraceutical treatment effects.

Assessing the efficacy of nutraceutical interventions on cognitive functioning in the elderly

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Assessing the efficacy of nutraceutical interventions on cognitive functioning in the elderly

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