Creating a personalized program to encourage healthy habits in adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease
Official title: Development of a Personalized Intervention to Motivate Health Behavior Change in Midlife Adults at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-10681298 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly health program to help midlife adults who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease make healthier choices in their diet, exercise, and stress management, with the hope of preventing or delaying the disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2022 |
| Project end | October 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $241,471 |
| NIH project number | 5R21AG075328-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10681298 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are midlife adults who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease and are willing to engage in behavior change.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for Alzheimer's disease or those who are unable or unwilling to participate in lifestyle changes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a personalized health education program that motivates midlife adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease to adopt healthier behaviors. By focusing on modifiable risk factors such as diet, physical activity, and stress management, the program will utilize the Health Belief Model to tailor interventions to individual beliefs and motivations. The goal is to enhance adherence to healthy lifestyle changes through personalized coaching and education, ultimately aiming to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help individuals at risk for Alzheimer's disease adopt healthier lifestyles, potentially reducing their risk of cognitive decline.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that lifestyle modifications can positively impact cognitive health, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Korthauer, Laura — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Korthauer, Laura
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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.