Assessing cognitive health in aging through an online platform
Project 1: MindCrowd: Precision Aging Cognitive Assessment Through a Web-based Network
This study is looking for adults to help us learn how different things, like health and lifestyle, can affect memory and thinking as we get older, especially for those at risk of Alzheimer's and similar conditions, so we can find better ways to keep our minds sharp as we age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906877 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how various factors influence cognitive decline as people age, particularly in relation to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By recruiting a large and diverse group of adults through an online platform, the study aims to gather data on demographics, health, lifestyle, and molecular factors that may affect cognitive health. Participants will contribute to a growing database that will help identify individual risks and lead to personalized approaches for maintaining cognitive function as they age.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults aged 21 and older who are interested in cognitive health and aging.
Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing severe cognitive impairments or those not able to participate in online assessments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to tailored strategies for preventing or mitigating cognitive decline in aging individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using online platforms for cognitive assessments, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huentelman, Matt — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Huentelman, Matt
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.