English Longitudinal Study of Ageing: Renewal to Track Dementia and Healthy Aging
Official title: English Longitudinal Study of Ageing - Renewal 2024
Funded at University College London · NIH-11536553 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-term national study will continue to collect data on aging, health, cognition, and daily living to help understand how aging and Alzheimer’s-related conditions affect people in the UK and beyond.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University College London NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (London, United Kingdom) |
| Project start | September 30, 2000 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $706,157 |
| NIH project number | 3R01AG017644-27S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11536553 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are adults aged 50 and older in the UK who are willing to provide long-term health, cognitive, economic, and lifestyle information and participate in periodic assessments.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals unlikely to benefit include those not in the target age range or those not participating in longitudinal assessments.
What this research studies
This grant funds another round of comprehensive data collection from a nationally representative sample of older adults, with a focus on aging, health, cognitive function, and social factors. It includes a third administration of a standardized cognitive assessment protocol to track changes over time. Researchers will link economic, health, and caregiver information to study how AD/ADRD and other dementias emerge and progress in real-world settings, including cross-country comparisons with similar studies. The project aims to generate insights that can inform policies and interventions to promote healthy aging and better care for people with dementia. Participation involves survey completion and cognitive assessments, with data used to improve understanding of aging processes and dementia risk in populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could improve understanding of how aging and dementia develop, guiding better prevention, care, and policy decisions for older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Prior longitudinal studies like the Health and Retirement Study have provided valuable insights into aging and dementia, supporting the potential for impactful findings here.
Where this research is happening
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University College London
London, United Kingdom Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Steptoe, Andrew — University College London
- Study coordinator: Steptoe, Andrew
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.