Magnetic brain stimulation for thinking in Lewy body dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with 'probable' dementia with Lewy bodies (by a doctor using the 2017 criteria).
- Your dementia is mild to moderate (a CDR score of 0.5 or 1).
- Your memory problems are not caused by another condition (like a stroke, brain tumor, or thyroid disorder).
- You do not have epilepsy or take seizure medicine, and you can have a brain wave test (EEG).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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