New combo treatment targets apathy in Alzheimer's patients

NCT ID NCT07279740

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether combining a medication (methylphenidate) with a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (iTBS) can reduce apathy in people with Alzheimer's or mixed dementia. Apathy, or lack of motivation, is common in these conditions. The trial involves 12 participants and their care partners, and measures changes in apathy scores over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sunnybrook Research Institute

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

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