Lewy body dementia
MONDO:0007488A progressive form of dementia characterized by the presence of protein deposits called Lewy bodies in the midbrain and cerebral cortex, and loss of cholinergic and dopaminergic neurons. The signs and symptoms overlap with Alzheimer and Parkinson disease.
Also known as: DLB, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body disease, cortical Lewy body disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, lewy body dementia, susceptibility to, Lewy body variant of Alzheimer disease, dementia, Lewy body
120 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a compound in grapes help Parkinson's? new trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test whether a special form of resveratrol (JOTROL) is safe and tolerable for people with Parkinson's disease. About 30 participants will receive either a low dose, high dose, or placebo daily for three months. The study will also measure how the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Pedal and puzzle: new home therapy aims to stall dementia in Parkinson's
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a home-based dual-task training program for people with Parkinson's disease who have mild cognitive impairment and are at high risk for dementia. Participants will cycle on a stationary bike while playing brain-training games on a tablet, three times a week for 3…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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AI listens for dementia: new speech test could speed up diagnosis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis observational study will enroll 440 Danish-speaking adults over 50 to see if an artificial intelligence model can detect dementia and mild cognitive impairment from speech recordings. Participants will complete standard cognitive tests and describe a picture while being reco…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New spinal fluid test aims to solve dementia misdiagnosis puzzle
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether measuring a specific abnormal protein (alpha-synuclein) in spinal fluid can reliably distinguish dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) from Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will collect samples and perform cognitive tests on 286 older adults with suspected …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:49 UTC
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Can sound waves soothe Dementia's emotional turmoil?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether a single session of focused ultrasound—using sound waves to gently stimulate a specific brain region—can safely reduce emotional symptoms like agitation, irritability, and anxiety in people with mild dementia. Fifteen participants aged 45 to 80 with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a light helmet ease lewy body dementia?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special helmet that shines near-infrared light on the brain (called transcranial photobiomodulation) in 40 people with Lewy body dementia. Participants use the helmet twice daily for 6 months. Researchers will check thinking skills, symptoms, and quality of lif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Online group aims to lift depression in lewy body dementia caregivers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a tailored online support group (VOCALE LBD) can reduce depression in family caregivers of people with Lewy body dementia (LBD). LBD caregivers often face high stress and depression rates. The 8-week program brings small groups together online to discuss …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure drug help dementia with lewy bodies?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial will test whether terazosin, a drug currently used for high blood pressure and enlarged prostate, is safe and tolerable for people with dementia with Lewy bodies. Forty participants will receive either terazosin or a placebo for 15 weeks. The study focuses …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qiang Zhang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Smart sensors could track brain disease at home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether wearable sensors can accurately monitor movement problems in people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). About 60 participants will wear small sensors on their chest, ankles, and wrists while doing simple task…
Sponsor: BioSensics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study to reveal emotional impact of lewy body biomarker disclosure
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study from Stanford University will look at how people react when they learn their Lewy Body Disease biomarker test results. Researchers will interview and survey 40 participants, both with and without symptoms, to measure distress and other responses over time. The goal is …
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to spot Parkinson's early with simple blood, urine, and stool tests
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will enroll 200 people—100 with Parkinson's disease, 50 with related conditions, and 50 healthy controls—to find molecular markers in blood, urine, and stool that can distinguish Parkinson's from atypical parkinsonism. Participants provide samples and und…
Sponsor: International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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2,800 seniors join quest to unlock secrets of healthy aging
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 2,800 adults aged 55 and older in China for many years to understand how aging affects the brain and thinking skills. Researchers will collect information on diet, lifestyle, medical history, brain scans, and gut bacteria. The goal is to learn what helps pe…
Sponsor: Westlake University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC