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The BLTT (Bonn Leistungs Tracking Test) in Patients with Temporal Lobe Gliomas-Feasibility of a Novel Neurocognitive Test Battery.

Sarah-Marie Gallert, Julia Taube, Anna-Laura Potthoff, Thomas Zeyen, Valeri Borger, Motaz Hamed, Rainer Surges, Hartmut Vatter, Christoph Helmstaedter, Matthias Schneider

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Sarah-Marie GallertClinic and Polyclinic for Neurosurgery, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0009-0000-4987-4946
Julia TaubeClinic and Polyclinic for Epileptology, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-3593-8192
Anna-Laura PotthoffClinic and Polyclinic for Neurosurgery, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-5710-6557
Thomas ZeyenClinic for Neuro-Oncology, Center for Neurology and Integrated Oncology (CIO), University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0009-0006-2919-8622
Valeri BorgerClinic and Polyclinic for Neurosurgery, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-5905-4121
Motaz HamedClinic and Polyclinic for Neurosurgery, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-4828-7496
Rainer SurgesClinic and Polyclinic for Epileptology, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-3177-8582
Hartmut VatterClinic and Polyclinic for Neurosurgery, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.
Christoph HelmstaedterClinic and Polyclinic for Epileptology, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.
Matthias SchneiderClinic and Polyclinic for Neurosurgery, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-6025-7479

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backgroundNeurocognitive testing in neuro-oncological patients often relies on time-intensive batteries with limited feasibility in this patient cohort. We evaluated the feasibility of the Bonn Leistungs Tracking Test (BLTT), a time-efficient screening tool assessing episodic memory, semantic memory, and executive functions in patients with high-grade temporal lobe gliomas.

methodsTwenty patients undergoing resection of temporal high-grade glioma between 2019 and 2022 underwent preoperative cognitive assessment using either the BLTT or a comprehensive neuropsychological battery routinely applied in temporal lobe epilepsy surgery.

resultsTwelve patients (60%) underwent the BLTT, and eight (40%) underwent the standard neuropsychological test battery. The BLTT was feasible in all 12 individuals (0% drop-out), whereas only four of eight patients (50% drop-out) were able to complete the standard battery. The mean BLTT total score was 69.3 (SD 4.5), indicating impaired neurocognitive performance relative to normative data. The BLTT provided evaluable domain-specific measures across episodic memory, semantic memory, and executive functioning despite the high discontinuation rate observed with standard testing.

conclusionsThe BLTT showed high feasibility for preoperative neurocognitive testing in patients with temporal high-grade gliomas. Its brief administration time and consistent applicability across relevant cognitive domains support its utility for routine neurocognitive assessment.

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Bonn Leistungs Tracking Test (BLTT)cognitionfeasibilityhigh-grade gliomaneurocognitive assessmenttemporal glioma

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PMID42646501
PMCPMC13516191

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