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
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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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Clinical Research Unit-Memory Clinic / Centre de Gérontologie Clinique Rainier III / Princess Grace Hospital
RECRUITINGMonaco, 98000, Monaco
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