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ArticleJournal of neurology2025

Data-driven subtypes of subjective cognitive decline: neuropsychological profiles, Alzheimer's disease biomarkers, and clinical trajectories.

Salvatore Mazzeo, Sara Boveri, Elisa Bortolin, Giulia Bruschi, Emanuele Girani, Alessandro Bombaci, Federico Emanuele Pozzi, Maria Vittoria Corbari, Federico Ambrogi, Federica Agosta and 3 more

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Salvatore MazzeoDepartment of Neurology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5985-5060
Sara BoveriLaboratory of Biostatistics and Data Management, Scientific Directorate, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Italy.
Elisa BortolinDepartment of Neurology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
Giulia BruschiDepartment of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132, Milan, Italy.
Emanuele GiraniLaboratory of Biostatistics and Data Management, Scientific Directorate, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Italy.
Alessandro BombaciDepartment of Neurology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
Federico Emanuele PozziNeurology Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Piazza Edmondo Malan 2, 20097, San Donato Milanese, Italy.
Maria Vittoria CorbariDepartment of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132, Milan, Italy.
Federico AmbrogiLaboratory of Biostatistics and Data Management, Scientific Directorate, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Italy.
Federica AgostaVita-Salute San Raffaele University, and Neurology Unit, Neurorehabilitation Unit, and Neurophysiology Service, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
Massimo FilippiVita-Salute San Raffaele University, and Neurology Unit, Neurorehabilitation Unit, and Neurophysiology Service, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
Maria SalsoneDepartment of Neurology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy. salsone.maria@hsr.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5375-3733
Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

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American Academy of Neurology 2024 Robert Katzman Award
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Abstract

objectivesSubjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) is a heterogeneous condition recognized as the earliest manifestation of Alzheimer's disease (AD). We hypothesized that the heterogeneity of SCD may be synthesized in distinct subtypes.

methodsWe analyzed data from the AD Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) database. For all participants, demographic variables, cognitive measures, APOE genotype, CSF biomarkers, brain MRI, and FDG-PET data were available. Participants underwent follow-up visits every 6 or 12 months.

results542 cognitively normal (CN), 346 SCD, and 423 early mild cognitive impairment (E-MCI) individuals were included. A data-driven approach based on cognitive measures identified three SCD clusters (k1, k2, k3) that performed differently in verbal memory (k2 outperformed all the groups and k3 showed the poorest performance, p < 0.001) and in executive function (k1 had the lowest scores, p = 0.006). Regarding CSF biomarkers, k2 exhibited lower p-tau (20.6 ± 9.2 vs. 24.2 ± 13.6, p = 0.03) and k3 had higher Aβ

interpretationWe proposed a three-subgroup system classification for SCD, reflecting different cognitive profiles and longitudinal trajectories. Classifying individuals with SCD may enhance diagnostic pathways and inform personalized interventions.

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Alzheimer DiseaseCognitive DysfunctionAgedAged, 80 and overAmyloid beta-PeptidesBiomarkersDisease ProgressionFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPositron-Emission Tomographytau ProteinsAmyloid beta-PeptidesBiomarkerstau ProteinsAlzheimer’s diseaseMild cognitive impairmentNeuropsychologySubjective cognitive decline

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