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ArticlePloS one2025

Cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 10.

Angel Omar Romero-Molina, Gabriel Ramirez-Garcia, Amanda Chirino-Perez, Gustavo Padron-Rivera, Carlos Roberto Hernandez-Castillo, Maria Guadalupe Garcia-Gomar, Diana Laura Torres-Vences, Juan Fernandez-Ruiz

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Angel Omar Romero-MolinaInstituto de Neuroetologia, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8911-0390
Gabriel Ramirez-GarciaLaboratorio de Neuropsicologia, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.
Amanda Chirino-PerezLaboratorio de Neuropsicologia, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.
Gustavo Padron-RiveraLaboratorio de Neuropsicologia, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1955-3989
Carlos Roberto Hernandez-CastilloFaculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada.
Maria Guadalupe Garcia-GomarEscuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores Unidad Juriquilla, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico.
Diana Laura Torres-VencesLaboratorio de Neuropsicologia, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.
Juan Fernandez-RuizInstituto de Neuroetologia, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4038-0904

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSpinocerebellar ataxia type 10 (SCA10) is an autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia, characterized by epilepsy, ataxic symptoms, and cognitive impairments linked to Cerebellar Cognitive Affective Syndrome (CCAS). The Cerebellar Cognitive Affective Syndrome Scale (CCAS-S) has been developed to identify CCAS across various cerebellar pathologies.

objectiveTo determine whether patients with SCA10 exhibit CCAS using the CCAS-S, and to compare its effectiveness with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). A secondary objective was to evaluate the effect of demographic and clinical data on CCAS-S performance.

methodFifteen patients with SCA10 and fifteen matched controls underwent assessments using the CCAS-S, the MoCA, the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA), and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Diagnostic accuracy was analyzed using ROC curve analysis, comparing total and subcategory scores between groups. Demographic and clinical data were examined for relations with CCAS-S scores.

resultsThe CCAS-S effectively distinguished cognitive impairments in SCA10 patients, showing satisfactory sensitivity and specificity (AUC of 0.83). Although no significant differences were found in the AUCs between CCAS-S and MoCA (p =  0.45), the CCAS-S demonstrated a significantly larger effect size in the comparison between patients and control group (d =  2.33). Cognitive performance was poorer in patients than in controls (p =  < 0.001), with depressive symptoms and age having a significant impact on CCAS-S outcomes.

conclusionsPatients with the SCA10 mutation exhibit CCAS. Besides the significant cognitive impairment, also detected by MoCA, the CCAS-S score was significantly affected by indicators of depressive mood and age, highlighting the importance of considering these variables during outcome analyses.

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Cognitive DysfunctionSpinocerebellar AtaxiasAdultAgedCase-Control StudiesCerebellar Cognitive Affective SyndromeCerebellumDNA Repeat ExpansionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedROC Curve

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