Dementia with Lewy Bodies Consortium (DLBC)

About this study

Do you have diagnosed or suspected dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), mild cognitive impairment that may progress to DLB, or Parkinson’s disease dementia? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about DLB and find better ways to identify and treat the disease in the future. Compensation is provided.

What you’ll do

This study involves an initial phone call to find out if you are eligible to participate. If eligible after screening, you will be scheduled for a baseline assessment that will take place over two days. During these 5-hour visits, participants will undergo a physical exam, tests that measure thinking skills, a blood draw, and a lumbar puncture. In addition, participants will complete two brain scans (an MRI and a DatScan). After 6 months, participants will return for a visit that includes a blood draw, medical status review, and a brief assessment of thinking skills. This visit will last approximately 1.5 hours. Participants will return for yearly 5-6 hour visits at 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months.

Who the researchers are looking for

Do you have diagnosed or suspected dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), mild cognitive impairment that may progress to DLB, or Parkinson’s disease dementia? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about DLB and find better ways to identify and treat the disease in the future. Compensation is provided.

Review the provider’s screening questions. These requirements do not guarantee selection.

Time and reward

Advertised reward

$50–$200 · Varies From $50 to $200 per visit over the 10 year study duration + parking reimbursement

Active participation

Not specified by the provider

Total study duration

Up to 10 years

Format & location

In person · Pittsburgh · PA · United States

Source & freshness

Added to our feed

Sep 20, 2026

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Last checked

Sep 20, 2026