Developing behavioral support for couples facing Alzheimer's and related dementias
MassaChusetts General Hospital ROybal CeNter For BehavIoral Dyadic ResEarch in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (CONFIDE-ADRD): Behavioral Intervention Development Core
['FUNDING_P30'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-11170013
This center helps create and test new ways for couples affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11170013 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This grant establishes a center dedicated to creating and improving behavioral interventions for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, along with their care partners. The center aims to speed up the process of translating these new support programs from ideas into real-world use. It will also fund smaller pilot projects to explore new intervention methods and ensure they are rigorously tested. The goal is to build a strong network of researchers working together to bring effective behavioral support to families nationwide.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work is relevant for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and their care partners who might participate in future behavioral intervention programs.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementias would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective behavioral programs that improve the health and quality of life for both patients with dementia and their care partners.
How similar studies have performed: This center aims to accelerate and improve the development of behavioral interventions, building upon existing knowledge while also fostering novel approaches.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: VRANCEANU, ANA-MARIA — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: VRANCEANU, ANA-MARIA
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, Alzheimer's Disease