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
271 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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AI city halls: could Robot-Run domes cure addiction and homelessness?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether living in a self-contained, AI-managed community (called a Microcity) can improve mental health and reduce addiction in adults with conditions like autism, ADHD, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Up to 1 million participants will liv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Veterans Recovery Network Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a few support sessions prevent psychiatric readmissions?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a short case management program for people who have been involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The program, designed with input from people who have experienced coercion, provides up to five sessions with a nurse or social worker starting during the h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stéphane Morandi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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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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New program aims to stop elder abuse in dementia caregiving
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests an 8-week program called KINDER, designed to help family caregivers of people with dementia reduce psychological elder abuse and improve the quality of care. The program includes group discussions over Zoom and a self-paced workbook. Researchers will enroll 260 c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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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Can a 5-Week online sleep program help dementia patients and their caregivers rest better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a virtual cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) program, called REPAIR Sleep, can improve sleep and emotional well-being in people with dementia and their live-in caregivers. Over 5 weekly video sessions, participants learn techniques like set…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a zapping cap boost memory? small study tests brain stimulation for cognitive decline
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can improve working memory in 30 adults with mild cognitive impairment or traumatic brain injury. Participants will receive low-level electrica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can computer exercises sharpen thinking in mental illness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a type of cognitive training called Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR) can improve thinking skills in people with various psychiatric conditions like depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, and autism. Participants will complete computer exercise…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 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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Music before bed may ease Alzheimer's agitation, new study hopes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether listening to music in the evening can help people with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders fall asleep faster and behave more calmly. Researchers will compare music therapy to audiobooks in 48 adults living in secure care units. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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AI-Powered app aims to ease dementia care decisions
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a digital platform called the Dementia Journey Companion (DJC) that helps people with dementia and their caregivers plan future care. Researchers will enroll 150 participants with mild to moderate dementia living at home or in care facilities. The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bonn • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a laser pen calm dementia symptoms? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether laser acupuncture—using a pen-like device that shines light on specific points on the body—can improve behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia. Sixty participants will receive either real or sham laser treatment three times a week fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 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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New tool to measure mental health recovery being tested in france
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to adapt and validate a French version of the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS), a questionnaire that measures how people feel about their own recovery from mental health conditions. Researchers will ask 260 adult psychiatric patients in France to fill out the RAS a…
Sponsor: Etablissement Public de Santé Mentale de Metz-Jury • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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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Can a simple quiz predict brain health in aging? italian study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test an Italian version of a questionnaire called the dynamic Neurocognitive Adaptation (dNA) scale in 265 older adults, including those with normal aging, mild memory complaints, or dementia. The goal is to see if higher scores on the scale—reflecting more engage…
Sponsor: Neuromed IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 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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New study aims to tackle physical health in mental health wards
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a tool called the Health Improvement Profile (HIP) in a mental health inpatient unit. The HIP is a checklist that helps clinicians spot physical health problems like high blood pressure or poor diet in people being treated for mental illness. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles Darwin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Massive study to uncover hidden mental toll of cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand psychiatric disorders, thinking problems, and treatment side effects in 2000 cancer patients and their close relatives. Researchers will compare those with and without mental health issues to find patterns and improve care. No new treatments a…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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AI toolkit aims to ease pain and distress in dementia patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a digital toolkit that uses AI and wearable sensors to assess pain and distress in people with mild to moderate dementia. The goal is to see if the toolkit is easy to use and accurate. If it works, it could help caregivers better understand and respond to th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bonn • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 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
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Can better communication in occupational therapy improve client care? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check how much psychiatric clients know about occupational therapy (OT) and whether their expectations are realistic. It will also evaluate how well OT interns explain health information and conduct interviews. Researchers will develop new tools to measure these s…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Massive diabetes registry aims to unlock secrets of metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 10-year observational study will follow 10,000 adults with diabetes, metabolic disorders, and related conditions like high blood pressure and fatty liver disease. Researchers will collect routine medical data to identify markers of disease severity and activity. The goal is …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC