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Source Monitoring Déficit in Neuropsychiatric Population

This research is investigating how different brain conditions affect our ability to recall where we learned or experienced something. This is called 'source monitoring'. Researchers will compare this skill in patients with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and bipolar disorder, to healthy individuals of similar age and background. They'll use special computer games to test two types of memory: remembering if something happened in real life or in your head, and remembering if you imagined something or actually did it. The study hopes to find out if certain brain conditions lead to more difficulty with these memory tasks, especially those affecting the front and side parts of the brain.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

Hôpital le Vinatier

Enrolment target

300

Start

08 Mar 2019

Estimated completion

31 Jul 2026

Psychiatric Disorder

What is this study about?

This study is looking at something called 'source monitoring'. This is a fancy term for a very common memory skill we all use: remembering where information came from. For example, did you hear that news on TV or read it in a book? Did you actually do something, or just imagine doing it? For many people with certain brain or mental health conditions, this skill can become more difficult.

Researchers want to understand how this 'source monitoring' ability is affected in people with various neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, different types of dementia, Parkinson's disease, and bipolar disorder. They believe that difficulties with this type of memory might be linked to changes in certain parts of the brain, particularly the front and side areas. By comparing patients with healthy volunteers, they hope to get a clearer picture of these links and how they differ across conditions.

The findings from this study could be really important. Better understanding these memory problems could help doctors identify conditions earlier, or develop new ways to support people living with these challenges. It's about shedding light on how our brains help us make sense of the world and remember our experiences.

Key takeaways

The study investigates how brain conditions affect remembering where information comes from.
It uses computer tasks to test memory skills.
No new medications are involved.
Compares patients with conditions like Alzheimer's to healthy volunteers.
Aims to improve understanding of these conditions and potential future support.
Participation is a single session of memory tasks.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you need to be an adult between 18 and 80 years old, and you must be able to speak and understand French. Your eyesight should be good enough to use a computer, either naturally or with glasses or contact lenses. You also need to be able to understand the study and agree to take part freely.

People with certain types of memory problems that would prevent them from doing the computer tests, or those who have a legal guardian, won't be able to join. The researchers are looking for people diagnosed with specific conditions like early Alzheimer's, certain dementias, Parkinson's disease, or bipolar disorder, as well as healthy volunteers to compare them with.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you between 18 and 80 years old?
Can you speak and understand French?
Do you have normal or corrected vision?
Have you been diagnosed with one of the listed conditions (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Bipolar Disorder), or are you a healthy volunteer?
Are you able to provide your consent freely?
Are you not currently under legal guardianship?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

This study involves completing computer-based tasks designed to test your memory skills. You won't be taking any new medication as part of this research, and there won't be any follow-up appointments after you complete the tasks. The exact total duration of your participation is not specified but will likely involve a single session for the memory tests.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study could help scientists better understand how certain brain conditions affect memory, which might lead to better ways of diagnosing or helping people in the future. There are very few direct risks; you might find the memory tests a little challenging or tiring. You are completely free to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier
Verified postcode
Bron, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is 'source monitoring'?

It's your brain's ability to remember where you learned or experienced something, like if a thought was yours or from someone else, or if you actually did something or just imagined it.

Will I have to take new medicines?

No, this study does not involve taking any new medications. You'll only be doing computer tasks.

What will I actually do in the study?

You'll play computer games designed to test your memory, specifically how well you remember where information came from.

How long will I need to be involved?

The study involves a single session for the memory tests. The exact duration of this session isn't specified but it won't be an ongoing commitment.

What if I change my mind about taking part?

You are free to stop participating at any time without giving a reason, and it won't affect any medical care you receive.

How to find out more

JEROME BRUNELIN, PHD

jerome.brunelin@ch-le-vinatier.fr 00334 37 91 55 65 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.