Characteristics of cognitive function evaluation using the Montreal cognitive assessment in a cerebrospinal fluid tap test in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus

摘要

Objectives: Though the Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-J) scores change after a cerebrospinal fluid tap test (CSFTT), their characteristics remain unclear. To compare patient response rate to changes in cognitive function observed in the cerebrospinal fluid tap test, and to determine which group of patients were good responders.