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Study identifier: NCT03926520 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Agitation in Dementia (AD)

Condition: Alzheimer Dementia · Agitation,Psychomotor  ·  Sponsor: Brent Forester

PhaseNA
Planned participants50
Who can joinAll sexes, 40 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

This study will explore the effect of ECT treatments plus usual care (ECT+UC) in reducing severe agitation in patients with moderate to severe dementia including Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular dementia, Frontotemporal dementia, and Dementia with Lewy Bodies. The study will also determine the tolerability/safety outcomes of ECT+UC.

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Talk to the study team

Jefferson Mattingly, BA  ·  617-855-3168  ·  jmattingly@mclean.harvard.edu

Sarah Howie, BS  ·  617-855-3168  ·  showie1@mgb.org

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Locations (5)

Emory HealthcareAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesRecruiting
McLean HospitalBelmont, Massachusetts, United StatesRecruiting
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health ServicesGrand Rapids, Michigan, United StatesRecruiting
Mayo ClinicRochester, Minnesota, United StatesRecruiting
Northwell HealthGlen Oaks, New York, United StatesRecruiting

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