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Apathy in Dementia clinical trials and research

• 5Clinical trials
• 4Countries

Newest Apathy in Dementia clinical trials

All recruiting trials (5)

• Robotic technologies to reduce apathy in dementia

  This project will test whether two different home-based robotic programs can help people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia who have apathy become more motivated and engaged compared with standard occupational therapy.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Modena and Reggio Emilia · Milan, Italy and 1 other locations · NCT07404410

• Brain stimulation plus methylphenidate for apathy in Alzheimer's

  This trial will test whether combining short sessions of noninvasive brain stimulation (intermittent theta burst) with methylphenidate can reduce apathy in people with Alzheimer's disease or mixed Alzheimer's/vascular dementia.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre · Toronto, Ontario · NCT07279740

• Personalized digital reminiscence therapy for older adults with mild neurocognitive disorders

  This project will test whether daily personalized digital reminiscence sessions delivered by a conversational agent can help older adults with mild neurocognitive disorders who have apathy or mild depression.

  Recruiting at 4 sites KompanionCare SAS · Angers and 4 other locations · NCT07237009

• Volunteering in Place Program for apathetic residents with dementia in assisted living

  This study tests whether volunteering in the community or a guided current events group can reduce apathy in adults with mild-to-moderate dementia living in assisted living facilities.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Maryland, Baltimore · Catonsville, Maryland and 1 other locations · NCT06735950

• Using brain stimulation to treat apathy in Alzheimer's disease

  This study is testing whether a brain stimulation treatment can help reduce feelings of apathy in people with Alzheimer's disease, including those who are taking a medication for it.

  Recruiting Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre · Toronto, Ontario · NCT05561205

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How many Apathy in Dementia clinical trials are recruiting right now?

5, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 4 countries. The most sites are in Canada (2 trials), Italy (1 trial), France (1 trial), United States (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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