THINC-it®

THINC-it® for clinical use

THINC-it® is a screening tool for assessment of cognitive functioning in patients with a major depressive episode/disorder. It is comprised of the PDQ– 5D (a short questionnaire for the patient to complete), and four neuropsychological tests - Spotter, Symbol check, Code Breaker, and Trails test.

How does it work

Step 1: Download THINC-it® for clinical use

Step 2: Open the App, accept terms and conditions and carefully read the instructions before trying the tests and the questionnaire.

Step 3: When with a patient make sure they also try the tutorials and understand what they need to do before completing the series of 4 screening tests and the short questionnaire.

Step 4: Assess the results on the different tests and consider the information in making an overall evaluation of the patient´s cognitive functioning

Features

Code breaker evaluates executive function, processing speed, and attention/concentration

Spotter primarily evaluates attentional skills, but also elements of executive function

Symbol Check evaluates working memory, executive function and attention/concentration

Trails evaluates executive function

PDQ-5D is a 5-item self-report scale that broadly evaluates attention/concentration, planning/organization, and retrospective and prospective memory.

Languages supported

English, Deutsch, French, Italian, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Chinese (Simplified)