Creating a test to measure fatigue in hospitalized older adults
Official title: Development and Validation of a Computerized Adaptive Test of Fatigability
Funded at Adaptive Testing Technologies · NIH-11006718 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a smart test to help doctors understand how tired you feel based on your daily activities, specifically for older adults in the hospital, so they can better support your recovery and daily life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Adaptive Testing Technologies NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $344,585 |
| NIH project number | 1R43AG086081-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11006718 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized older adults experiencing significant fatigue that impacts their recovery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or do not experience fatigue as a significant symptom may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and validate a computerized adaptive test that measures fatigability, which is the level of fatigue experienced by patients based on their activity levels. By focusing on hospitalized older adults, the study seeks to provide a more accurate assessment of how fatigue affects their ability to recover and engage in daily activities. The approach involves using patient-reported data to create a dynamic testing system that adapts to individual responses, allowing for a more personalized evaluation of fatigue. This method could help clinicians better understand the relationship between fatigue and activity, ultimately guiding treatment decisions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for managing fatigue in hospitalized older adults, enhancing their recovery and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While measuring fatigue is common, this specific approach to assessing fatigability in the context of activity is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in this population.
Where this research is happening
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Adaptive Testing Technologies
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cohen, Yehuda — Adaptive Testing Technologies
- Study coordinator: Cohen, Yehuda
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.