Creating tools to identify financial challenges faced by Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers
Development of Measures to Screen for Financial Hardship in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
['FUNDING_R01'] · FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER · NIH-10953849
This study is working on new ways to help identify the financial struggles faced by people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, so they can get the support they need to manage the costs of care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10953849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing specific measures to screen for financial hardship experienced by individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) and their caregivers. It aims to address the unique financial strains these patients face, such as high out-of-pocket costs for long-term care and reduced income for caregivers. The project will create tailored screening tools that assess both caregiver burden and patient financial hardship, ensuring that the needs of historically marginalized groups are also considered. By conducting thorough assessments, the research seeks to fill the gap in existing measures that do not adequately address the financial challenges associated with chronic conditions like AD/ADRD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias, as well as their caregivers, particularly those from historically marginalized groups.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias, or those who are not involved in caregiving roles, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification of financial hardships, allowing for targeted support and resources for patients and caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's Disease.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on financial hardship in general, this specific approach to screening for financial challenges in the context of Alzheimer's Disease is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JONES, SALENE M. W. — FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER
- Study coordinator: JONES, SALENE M. W.
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.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome