Skin electricity may warn of dementia outbursts
NCT ID NCT02617056
First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looked at whether measuring the skin's electrical activity can give an early warning before a dementia patient becomes agitated or aggressive. Researchers monitored 21 patients in a VA hospital to see if these signals could predict outbursts. The goal is to help caregivers intervene sooner, allowing patients to stay at home longer.
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VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States
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