A mindfulness program to help prevent dementia in older adults
My Healthy Brain: a mindfulness-based lifestyle intervention to modify early risk of dementia in older adults
This study is all about helping older adults live healthier lives through mindfulness practices to lower their chances of developing Alzheimer's and related conditions, and you'll get to be part of a program that teaches you how to make these positive changes in your daily routine.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885108 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mindfulness-based lifestyle intervention aimed at reducing the risk of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) in older adults. The project involves training in creating and implementing these interventions, which will include identifying barriers to implementation and optimizing the program for specific aging populations. Participants may engage in technology-enhanced clinical trials and contribute to mobile health data collection on lifestyle changes. The goal is to promote healthier lifestyles as a means of preventing cognitive decline.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are at risk for Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are already diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for preventing dementia and improving the quality of life for older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mindfulness and lifestyle interventions to improve cognitive health, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mace, Ryan Andrew — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Mace, Ryan Andrew
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.