Could a mild electric current boost brain function in lewy body dementia?
NCT ID NCT07375771
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can improve cognitive abilities in people with Lewy body dementia. Forty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation over two weeks, and their thinking, memory, and daily function will be measured. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and offers any benefit for symptoms like memory loss and confusion.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease cognitive symptoms like memory and attention problems in Lewy body dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (40 people) focused on safety and feasibility. The treatment is short-term (2 weeks), so any benefits may be temporary or not appear at all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni Di Dio - Fatebenefratelli Brescia
RECRUITINGBrescia, Italy, 25125, Italy
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