Analyzing recovery patterns after hip fractures in older adults with dementia
Official title: Developing a Novel Analytical Toolbox to Tackle Multifaceted Statistical Challenges in Analyzing Post-Fracture Recovery Trajectories in Older Adults with ADRD
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11167725 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias recover from hip fractures, aiming to find better ways to support their healing process and help them live comfortably at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $586,852 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG089377-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11167725 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and have experienced a hip fracture.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias (ADRD) recover from hip fractures, which they are more likely to experience compared to cognitively healthy peers. By developing a new analytical toolbox, the project aims to identify the diverse recovery trajectories among these patients, which can vary significantly. The goal is to improve transitional care strategies by utilizing Medicare data to better tailor support and resources for individuals recovering from fractures. This approach seeks to enhance the quality of care and promote aging in place for older adults with ADRD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective care strategies that improve recovery outcomes for older adults with dementia after hip fractures.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored transitional care strategies can improve outcomes for older adults, suggesting that this approach may also be effective for those with ADRD.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Chixiang — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Chen, Chixiang
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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.