Studying Visual Hallucinations in Lewy Body Diseases
Studies brain mechanisms behind seeing things in Lewy body diseases, using scans and tasks.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Visual Hallucinations in Lewy Body Diseases
Key facts
- Where
- New York, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 90 years old?
Source: NCT07849413, who can take part
Where in United States
- NYU Langone HealthNew York, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- NYU Langone Health
- Trial code
- NCT07849413
- Record updated
- 30 September 2026
- Original description
The goal of this basic experimental study involving humans (BESH) protocol is to improve the understanding of neural mechanisms underlying visual hallucinations in Lewy Body diseases to inform future treatment developments.Read full original descriptionShow less
Understanding Neural Mechanisms Underlying Visual Hallucinations in Lewy Body Diseases
The goal of this basic experimental study involving humans (BESH) protocol is to improve the understanding of neural mechanisms underlying visual hallucinations in Lewy Body diseases to inform future treatment developments.
Inclusion: LBD Patients with or without visual hallucinations; 18 - 90 yrs; Fluent in English or Spanish; Score at least 24 out of 30 on the MoCA; Diagnosed with Lewy Body diseases, including Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body dementias (Parkinson's disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies); Age-matched controls (healthy volunteers); 18 - 90 yrs; Fluent in English or Spanish; Score at least 26 out of 30 on the MoCA.
Exclusion: History of traumatic brain injury or significant head trauma; History of significant neurologic disorders other than Lewy body diseases; History of traumatic brain injury or significant head trauma; History of significant neurologic disorders other than Lewy body diseases; Age-matched controls (healthy volunteers); LBD Patients with or without visual hallucinations; Meets DSM-IV criteria for substance abuse or dependence; For MRI studies, any contraindication to MRI as determined by the MRI Safety Screening Form; Meets DSM-IV criteria for substance abuse or dependence; For MRI studies, any contraindication to MRI as determined by the MRI Safety Screening Form.