Could a Head-Zap ease dementia hallucinations?

NCT ID NCT06785948

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small pilot study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and agitation in people with Lewy body dementia. Thirty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation over two weeks, and researchers will track changes in symptoms and caregiver burden. The goal is to see if this safe, drug-free approach might offer relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease hallucinations and agitation in people with Lewy body dementia, and possibly lighten the load on caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early pilot study with only 30 people. The effect may be small or not last, and the results may not apply to everyone with the condition.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden Lewy body dementia Lewy Body Disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical Research Unit-Memory Clinic / Centre de Gérontologie Clinique Rainier III / Princess Grace Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Monaco, 98000, Monaco

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