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What is the definition of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)?
Lewy body dementia is one of the most common forms of progressive dementia. People affected by this condition may experience a variety of symptoms such as changes in alertness and attention; hallucinations; problems with movement and posture; muscle stiffness; confusion; and/or memory loss. Although the exact cause of Lewy body dementia is poorly understood, symptoms are thought to result when clumps of a protein called alpha-synuclein ("Lewy bodies") accumulate in the brain. Lewy body dementia usually occurs sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. Rarely, more than one family member may be affected.
What are the alternative names for Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)?
  • Lewy body dementia
  • Autosomal dominant diffuse Lewy body disease
  • DLB
  • Diffuse Lewy body disease
  • Lewy body disease
Who are the top Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Local Doctors?
Clive G. Ballard
Elite in Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
Clive G. Ballard
Elite in Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
Clive G. Ballard
De Crespigny Park, 
London, ENG, GB 

Clive Ballard practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Ballard is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Parkinson's Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

David R. Shprecher
Elite in Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
Dr. David R. Shprecher
Neurology
Elite in Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
Dr. David R. Shprecher
Neurology

Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

10515 W Santa Fe Dr, 
Sun City, AZ 
623-832-6530
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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David Shprecher is a Neurologist in Sun City, Arizona. Dr. Shprecher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Dr. Shprecher is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
Dr. Bradley F. Boeve
Neurology
Elite in Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
Dr. Bradley F. Boeve
Neurology

Mayo Clinic

200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
507-284-2511
Languages Spoken:
English
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Bradley Boeve is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Boeve is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Boeve is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Clinical Trials?
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinical Database
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinical Database
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Behavioral

Summary: The research database contains demographic and family history information, longitudinal information on the clinical symptoms, neuropsychological profile and treatments, stored biological samples, and brain images of patients with Parkinson's disease and related disorders receiving care at the Parkinson's disease and Movement Disorders Center and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

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tDCS Effect on Psychotic Symptoms in Dementia With Lewy Bodies (DLB), and Impacts on Caregiver Burden
tDCS Effect on Psychotic Symptoms in Dementia With Lewy Bodies (DLB), and Impacts on Caregiver Burden
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The goal of this pilot prospective study is to evaluate the effect of tDCS on psychotic-like symptoms in patients with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the effect of tDCS on neuropsychiatric symptoms, especially psychotic-like symptoms? * What is the impact of tDCS on caregiver burden? Researchers will compare active tDCS (2mA stimulation, anode on the ...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center