An online platform to improve aging research participation

The Brain Health Registry for facilitating interdisciplinary aging research

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-10828327

This study is working to make an online platform better for older adults who want to help researchers learn more about aging and Alzheimer's disease by sharing their health and lifestyle information through surveys and tests.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded)
Locations1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10828327 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to enhance an existing online platform called the Brain Health Registry, which currently has over 62,000 participants. The project focuses on optimizing and automating the recruitment, screening, and monitoring of older adults to facilitate interdisciplinary research on aging and Alzheimer's disease. By improving the platform's capabilities, the research will make it easier for clinical researchers to access valuable data and engage older adults in studies and clinical trials. Participants will provide cognitive, health, and lifestyle information through surveys and tests, contributing to a better understanding of aging.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly those who may be at risk for or are experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 60 or those who do not have any interest in participating in research related to aging or Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recruitment and engagement of older adults in studies that advance our understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other age-related conditions.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized online platforms for participant recruitment and data collection in aging studies, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome

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