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The Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Cognitive Improvement in Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Led by Korea University Anam Hospital · Updated on 2025-08-14
10
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
137 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the occipital lobe in patients with Lewy body dementia. This is a proof-of-concept study to evaluate the safety and effect of occipital lobe stimulation in patients with Lewy body dementia. Over a period of two weeks, participants will receive rTMS to the primary visual cortex three times a week during visits. For the remaining 10 weeks, maintenance therapy will be administered with rTMS once a week during visits. Efficacy assessments will be conducted on the day of the final stimulation session and again four weeks later.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Cognitive Improvement in Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Over 65 years of age
- Meet the criteria for probable dementia with Lewy bodies based on the 2017 diagnostic guidelines
- Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score between 0.5 and 1.0
You will not qualify if you...
- Suspected other causes of cognitive impairment such as neurosyphilis, thyroid disorders, metabolic encephalopathy, brain tumors, acute strokes, Wernicke's encephalopathy, or severe white matter changes
- Difficulty cooperating with interviews or self-assessments due to hearing impairment, language disorders, or severe psychotic conditions
- History of major psychiatric disorders including major affective disorder, schizophrenia, or schizo-affective disorder
- Inability to undergo electroencephalography (EEG)
- Presence of epileptiform EEG findings or current use of antiepileptic drugs
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Korea University Anam Hospital
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, 02841
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Research Team
K
Kyoungwon Baik, MD, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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