Clinical trials
Dementia clinical trials
Below are recruiting dementia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 492 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07609316Recruiting
Online Support Program for Dementia Family Caregivers
This study tests an online education program designed to help family members who care for someone with dementia. The program teaches coping strategies and provides emotional support to reduce caregiver stress and improve well-being.
Daejeon, Jung-gu, DaejeonAges 19 years+ - NCT07629349Recruiting
Understanding Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms and Progression
This study follows people with dementia with Lewy bodies to understand how the disease develops and changes over time. Researchers will track your symptoms and use blood tests and brain imaging to learn more about what causes this type of dementia.
StockholmAges Any age - NCT07595666Enrolling by invitation
New PET scanner versus standard PET for head and neck imaging
This study compares a newer PET/CT scanner (called NeuroEXPLORER) with standard PET/CT scanners for imaging the head and neck region. The goal is to see if the new scanner provides better or clearer images to help diagnose conditions.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 4 weeks+ - NCT07265856Enrolling by invitation
Dementia education program for nursing students
This trial tests if a virtual reality dementia education program improves nursing students' attitudes toward people with dementia. It is designed for students at Universitas Airlangga who have not participated in a similar program before.
Surabaya, East JavaAges Any age - NCT06826157Enrolling by invitation
Brain Wave Patterns in Early Memory Loss and Dementia
This study uses an advanced EEG (electroencephalogram) to measure brain wave activity in people with early Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia, or Lewy body dementia. It aims to find patterns that could help doctors better understand the disease and predict how it might progress.
Milan, ItalyAges 50–85 - NCT06727461Enrolling by invitation
Home feeding program for advanced dementia
This study tests a home feeding program called FEED@Home for people with advanced dementia who have trouble eating. It helps families keep their loved one eating by mouth safely at home, avoiding a feeding tube.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07213700Recruiting
Long-term study on Alzheimer's disease
This study follows people who are either being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease or have already been diagnosed. Researchers want to track their health over many years to better understand the disease and how treatments affect it.
GrazAges Any age - NCT05643144Recruiting
Shared decisions for dementia and diabetes care
This study tests a program that helps people with both memory problems (like dementia or mild cognitive impairment) and diabetes, along with their caregivers, make better care decisions together. It uses a special device to track blood sugar without fingersticks.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 65 years+ - NCT07771335Recruiting
Erlangen stroke registry: tracking strokes over time
This study collects health information from people in Erlangen, Germany who have had a stroke. It helps researchers understand stroke causes and outcomes to improve future care.
ErlangenAges 18 years+ - NCT07066826RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Huperzine A for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's dementia
This study tests whether Huperzine A controlled-release tablets can help improve memory and thinking in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. You'll take the tablets or a placebo to see if it slows down dementia symptoms.
BeijingAges 50–85 - NCT06797180Enrolling by invitation
VR training for dementia caregivers
This study tests if virtual reality (VR) training can help caregivers feel more confident and skilled when caring for people with dementia. If you are a paid caregiver who works in a residential facility, this trial might be for you.
New Taipei City, New Taipei CityAges 18–80 - NCT07742189Recruiting
Medication teamwork study for older adults with memory problems
This study looks at how older adults with memory problems and their family caregivers can work together to manage medications. It aims to see if a new way of collaborating is helpful and feasible.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 60 years+ - NCT07757178Recruiting
Dementia lived experiences study
This study explores the personal stories and experiences of people with dementia, their families, and caregivers to help improve care and support. Participation involves sharing your experiences in interviews or other tasks.
Nottingham, EnglandAges 18–99 - NCT06413849Recruiting
Phone coaching with a picture-story book for dementia caregivers
This study tests if talking with a coach by phone and reading a story-based book can help family caregivers of people with dementia feel better. You'll get a free book and weekly coaching calls to help manage your mood.
Hong Kong SARAges 18 years+ - NCT05138588Recruiting
rTMS for thinking ups and downs in Lewy body dementia
This study tests whether repeat rTMS sessions can improve thinking “fluctuations” (noticeable ups and downs) in people with Lewy body dementia. It’s a proof-of-concept trial, meaning it’s mainly to see if the approach is feasible and potentially helpful.
StrasbourgAges 45 years+ - NCT07095465Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term study of ACP-204 for psychosis in Lewy body dementia
This study tests a medication called ACP-204 for psychosis (hallucinations or delusions) in people with Lewy body dementia. It is a long-term extension open to patients who completed a previous ACP-204 study, to see if the drug continues to be helpful and safe.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 55–84 - NCT07638046RecruitingPhase 2
Mindful Walking and Brain Function in Older Adults
This study looks at how mindful walking—combining walking with focused attention—affects thinking and memory in older adults at risk for dementia. Researchers will track your brain activity and daily movement to see if this approach helps protect brain health.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 60 years+ - NCT06747637Recruiting
Spanish-language program for Latino dementia caregivers
This study tests a program designed to support Latino and Hispanic caregivers of people with dementia. It is delivered in Spanish and aims to see if it helps caregivers manage their role and well-being.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT07033468Recruiting
Virtual reality cognitive training for mild to moderate dementia
This study tests whether using a full-immersive virtual reality program can help improve thinking and memory skills in people with mild or moderate dementia. It aims to see if this type of training is both possible and helpful.
New Taipei CityAges 55 years+ - NCT07029581RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ACP-204 for psychosis in Lewy body dementia
This trial tests a new drug called ACP-204 for people with dementia from Lewy body disease or Parkinson's who also have hallucinations or delusions. The goal is to see if the drug can safely reduce these symptoms without worsening thinking problems.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 55–84 - NCT07356336Recruiting
Talking therapy for dementia behavior symptoms in nursing homes
This study tests a non-drug therapy that helps caregivers understand and respond to challenging behaviors in people with dementia. It is designed for nursing home residents who have symptoms like agitation, depression, or sleep problems.
Tienen, Vlaams-BrabantAges 60 years+ - NCT07208162Recruiting
SHARE program for African American families facing memory loss
This study tests a program called SHARE, which helps African American families work together when a loved one has early-stage memory loss. It focuses on improving communication and support at home.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06803823RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug for agitation in Alzheimer's
This study tests an experimental drug, ONO-2020, to see if it can help reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. Agitation can include restlessness, pacing, or verbal outbursts, and this trial aims to find a new treatment option.
AichiAges 55–90 - NCT05697588Recruiting
Study blood and brain markers from mild memory loss to dementia
This study looks for “biomarkers” (measurable signs from blood and brain tests) that may help predict who with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) could later develop dementia. Results may help doctors spot risk earlier and better plan care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dementia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 492 recruiting dementia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a dementia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a dementia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.