DEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES

This study tested whether an oral drug called neflamapimod could help people with Lewy body dementia. It involved 159 participants who took either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks to see if it improved their memory, thinking, and daily function. The goal was to see if the drug …

This study tested a remote care program for people with dementia and their family caregivers. Over 1,200 patient-caregiver pairs across six U.S. health systems received 12 months of support via phone and web from trained navigators supervised by dementia specialists. The research…

This study tested whether a simple, non-invasive brain wave recording (EEG) could help identify Alzheimer's disease at various stages. Researchers collected EEG data from 29 people, including those with no symptoms but at genetic risk, mild memory problems, and different stages o…

This study tested whether an online tool called WeCareAdvisor could help caregivers of people with dementia. 262 caregivers used the web-based tool for 3-6 months to get advice on managing challenging behaviors like agitation or anxiety. Researchers measured if the tool reduced c…

This study tested whether an online group therapy program could help slow thinking and memory problems in people with mild to moderate dementia. Researchers compared people who were offered the virtual therapy sessions to those who received standard care. The goal was to see if t…

This study tested a specialized palliative care program for people hospitalized with late-stage Alzheimer's or related dementias and their family caregivers. The program aimed to provide better symptom management, support decision-making, and coordinate care after leaving the hos…

This study aimed to better understand what happens as people with Lewy body dementia approach the end of life. Researchers followed 378 patient-caregiver pairs for three years through questionnaires and check-ins every six months. The goal was to identify signs that could predict…

This research surveyed 219 family caregivers in the U.S. to understand how managing swallowing problems (dysphagia) in a loved one with dementia adds to their stress and burden. The goal is to gather information to help design better future support programs for caregivers. The st…

This study aimed to understand how dementia with Lewy bodies affects a person's sense of self, including their personal memories and self-concept. Researchers compared 61 older adults with Lewy body dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or healthy aging using brain scans and memory test…

This study tested a new type of brain scan to see if it could better distinguish between different causes of memory loss and thinking problems, like Alzheimer's disease. Researchers compared the new scan to the current standard scan in 134 people, including healthy volunteers and…