New french questionnaire aims to catch Alzheimer's navigation trouble early

NCT ID NCT07616063

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a French questionnaire designed to identify spatial orientation problems in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will ask 330 participants—including Alzheimer's patients, their caregivers, and healthy older adults—to fill out the questionnaire. The goal is to see if the tool is reliable and useful for spotting early signs of disorientation, which could lead to better care and support.

What this could mean

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Active substance

Questionnaire d'Orientation Spatiale (QOS) - a French version of the Wayfinding Questionnaire

What this could lead to

If successful, this questionnaire could become a standard tool to detect spatial disorientation early in Alzheimer's, helping doctors provide better support.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage validation study, not a treatment trial. The questionnaire may not prove accurate enough for routine use, and results may not apply outside French-speaking populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Orientation, Spatial

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • CHRU (Centre Hospitalier Régionale Universitaire) Nancy

    Nancy, 54500, France

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