Brain stimulation plus medication for apathy in dementia
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if combining a type of brain stimulation (repetitive TMS) with a medication (methylphenidate, commonly used for ADHD) can improve apathy in people with dementia. If you have Alzheimer's or mixed dementia and struggle with low motivation, this trial may help you.
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Who can take part
- You have Alzheimer's disease or a mix of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.
- Your recent memory test (MMSE) score is between 10 and 28.
- You have noticeable apathy (loss of interest or motivation).
- You've been on a stable dose of any psychiatric medications for a while.
- You have a caregiver who spends at least 10 hours a week with you and can help with the study.
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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