Creating a mobile app to help older Chinese Americans improve their cognitive health
Developing a Mobile App-Based Intervention to Promote Cognitive Health in Older Chinese Americans
This study is testing a friendly mobile app that offers fun brain exercises to help older Chinese Americans keep their minds sharp, especially since they might face challenges like language barriers and limited access to healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10576849 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile app-based intervention specifically designed to promote cognitive health among older Chinese Americans, a group that faces unique social and economic challenges. The app will provide cognitive training exercises that are culturally tailored to meet the needs of this population, addressing barriers such as language and immigration history. By utilizing mobile technology, the intervention aims to deliver cognitive training remotely, making it accessible to those who may have limited access to traditional healthcare services. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing cognitive function and preventing cognitive decline in older adults.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older Chinese Americans, particularly first-generation immigrants, who may be experiencing cognitive decline or impairment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of Chinese descent or those who do not have access to mobile technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cognitive health and quality of life for older Chinese Americans, potentially reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile app-based cognitive training can be effective, but this approach is novel in its specific focus on older Chinese Americans.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xu, Hanzhang — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Xu, Hanzhang
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.