Examining if specialized hospices provide better care for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Official title: Do Hospices Specializing in Long-Term Care Settings Provide Better Care to Beneficiaries with Alzheimer's and Related Dementia?
Funded at Brown University · NIH-10808447 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how well hospice programs that focus on long-term care help people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, so we can find the best ways to support them and improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $199,375 |
| NIH project number | 1R03AG081785-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10808447 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and are receiving hospice care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's or related dementias, or those not receiving hospice care, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates whether hospice programs that specialize in long-term care settings offer improved care for individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias (ADRD). It aims to analyze the characteristics of hospice programs and their effectiveness in meeting the unique needs of ADRD patients. By comparing various hospice programs, the study seeks to identify best practices and understand how experience and collaboration with long-term care staff can enhance patient care. The findings could inform modifications to the Medicare Hospice Benefit to better support these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved hospice care practices for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias, enhancing their quality of life during end-of-life care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that specialized care in hospice settings can lead to better outcomes for patients with complex needs, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Xiao — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Wang, Xiao
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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.