Dementia agitation is one of the most distressing and challenging symptoms of dementia. It can manifest as restlessness, verbal outbursts, or aggressive behaviour, and occurs frequently, often multiple times a week. For carers and families, managing these episodes can be exhausting and emotionally demanding, and current treatments don't always provide adequate relief. In Australia alone,
446,500 people are living with dementia.
This dementia agitation clinical trial is evaluating an investigational treatment to assess whether it can reduce the frequency and severity of agitation in people living with dementia, compared to a placebo. Researchers hope the findings will support the development of better, more targeted options for one of dementia's most difficult-to-treat symptoms.
