rTMS for thinking ups and downs in Lewy body dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re age 45 or older
- You have a probable diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies (or an early/prodromal stage)
- Your recent thinking test (MMSE) is not too low: at least 18 in the last 6 months, and at least 15 today
- You have meaningful cognitive fluctuations (clear periods when thinking changes noticeably)
- A caregiver can stay with you at least 4 hours, 3 days per week, and help with study visits and questions
- You can consent (or your legal guardian can), and you understand the study’s risks
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests a noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) treatment for people with dementia with Lewy bodies. The treatment aims to help improve thinking and memory. It involves 1–2 weeks of daily sessions, and you'll have memory tests and brain scans during the study.
This trial follows people with probable Lewy body dementia over several years to see how the brain changes on MRI and on memory/thinking tests. It may help researchers understand disease progression and improve future care for Lewy body dementia.
This study tests whether repeated magnetic pulses to the brain (called rTMS) can help improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild to moderate cognitive decline. The treatment is non-invasive and may help slow cognitive changes.
This trial tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation method called tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) to see if it helps people with Lewy body dementia. It uses mild electrical currents to gently stimulate parts of the brain.
This study looks at how brain changes affect attention and thinking in people with Lewy body dementia. It includes brain scans, an EEG, and a medication option to see if it helps with symptoms.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can improve thinking and memory in people with psychosis. It involves MRI scans and several study visits at McLean Hospital.
Hear when a new Dementia With Lewy Bodies Diagnosis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.