Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common form of dementia.
The name “Lewy body dementia” is an umbrella term for two diseases: dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
In both diseases, problems with thinking, movement, behavior, mood, and other bodily functions are associated with unusual buildups (also known as “abnormal deposits”) of a protein in the brain. These buildups are called “Lewy bodies.”
People with Lewy body dementia (LBD) may also experience symptoms of psychosis, called Lewy Body Dementia Psychosis.
This term can mean either “Lewy Body Dementia Psychosis” or “Parkinson’s Disease Dementia Psychosis”, depending on the type of LBD a person has.
Hallucinations associated with Lewy body dementia may look like:
Delusions associated with Lewy body dementia may look like:
If you believe the person you care for is experiencing delusions and/or hallucinations similar to, but not exactly as described in the examples above, take the pre-qualification questionnaire to see if this study is the right option.
Current treatments involve antipsychotic drugs. However, these often have side effects, so only some people can take them. Medical scientists hope that new knowledge about LBD will one day lead to more effective treatments and ways to cure and prevent the disorder. Until then, researchers need volunteers with LBD to participate in clinical studies.
Lewy body dementia psychosis can severely affect the quality of life of both people with LBD and their Care Partner. This study may be option for those affected by LBD Psychosis and their Care partners.
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