AgeWISE Action Plan to support brain health for older Veterans
Aging Well through Interactions and Scientific Education - Action Plan (AgeWISE-AP)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · EDITH NOURSE ROGERS MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL · NIH-11220702
This program teaches older Veterans about brain aging and helps them make personalized action plans to increase brain-healthy habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EDITH NOURSE ROGERS MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BEDFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11220702 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would get clear, easy-to-understand education about normal versus disease-related brain aging and practical tips for lifestyle changes that protect brain health. The program adds a one-on-one action-plan step where staff help you create and follow a personalized plan to do more brain-healthy activities. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the AgeWISE-Action Plan or usual care, and the team will track changes in how often you do those activities and your psychological well-being. The goal is to make small, achievable changes that fit your life and help you feel more in control of your brain health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Older Veterans aged 65 and older who are interested in learning about brain aging and willing to participate in education sessions and create a personal action plan.
Not a fit: People with advanced dementia or severe cognitive impairment who cannot engage in educational sessions or follow an action plan may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help older Veterans increase brain-healthy behaviors and improve mood and sense of control over aging.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds on the earlier AgeWISE program and adds a new individualized action-plan component, which is now being tested for added benefit.
Where this research is happening
BEDFORD, UNITED STATES
- EDITH NOURSE ROGERS MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL — BEDFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'CONNOR, MAUREEN KATHELEEN — EDITH NOURSE ROGERS MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: O'CONNOR, MAUREEN KATHELEEN
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.