A new chair design to prevent pressure injuries in people with Alzheimer's and related dementias
Official title: Innovative Chair to Prevent Pressure Injuries in Persons Living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Funded at Rush River Research Corporation · NIH-10760048 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use chair designed to help people with Alzheimer's and related dementias avoid painful pressure injuries, making it better for their comfort and care at home or in long-term care facilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rush River Research Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ellsworth, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $375,704 |
| NIH project number | 1R43AG084411-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10760048 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, particularly those in long-term care facilities or receiving care at home.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and testing an innovative chair that is designed to help prevent pressure injuries in individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The chair aims to be affordable and user-friendly, addressing the unique challenges faced by this population, who are at higher risk for developing painful pressure injuries. By improving the design of seating options, the project seeks to facilitate better physical repositioning, which is crucial for preventing these injuries. The research will evaluate the effectiveness of the chair in both long-term care settings and private homes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of pressure injuries among patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that innovative seating solutions can effectively reduce pressure injuries, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Rush River Research Corporation
Ellsworth, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lundstrom, Julie — Rush River Research Corporation
- Study coordinator: Lundstrom, Julie
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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.