Understanding Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms and Progression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have at least one main symptom of Lewy body dementia: seeing things others don't see, movement problems like those in Parkinson's disease, trouble concentrating that comes and goes, or acting out your dreams during sleep.
- You do not have other medical conditions causing memory or thinking problems (such as stroke, tumor, or thyroid disease).
- You have not used illegal drugs recently or have a current substance use disorder.
- You are willing to have blood drawn and possibly brain imaging done.
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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