International Psychogeriatrics
Volume 15, Supplement 1 - 2003

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Trial Design
ALISTAIR BURNS

ABSTRACT. Behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) are an important aspect of the disorder that are now receiving more attention. The design of the trials in vascular dementia needs to account for these features. The specific area of BPSD in vascular dementia, their assessment, and relationship to the design of trials are considered in this article.

KEYWORDS: Dementia; trial design; vascular