Abstract
To aid in the evaluation of cognitive effects and side effects of drugs in psychopharmacologic trials, a computerized battery was developed to assess memory, attention, mood, physical side effects, and reaction time. Parallel forms of the battery allow for repeated measures within subjects design. All aspects of task performance are automatically recorded, permitting qualification of drug-induced effects on multiple stages of information processing. Data collected with the battery can be output as hard copy case reports or files formatted for statistical analysis. The battery and its utility in psychopharmacologic trials are described.
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