Brain study reveals how dementia changes who you are

NCT ID NCT04616287

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study looked at how dementia with Lewy bodies affects a person's sense of self, including memory and self-concept. Researchers compared 61 older adults with dementia, Alzheimer's, or normal aging using memory tests and brain scans. The goal was to understand which brain changes cause these self-related symptoms, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, 67000, France

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