Exploring daily experiences of couples dealing with early-stage dementia and their impact on sleep and well-being.
Daily Experiences Among Couples Living With Early-Stage Dementia: Implications for Daily Sleep and Long-Term Well-Being and Cognitive Function
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10836578
This study is looking at how daily stress and happy moments impact sleep and well-being in couples where one person has early-stage dementia, and it’s designed for couples aged 60 and older to help improve care for both partners.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10836578 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how daily stress and positive experiences affect sleep and overall well-being in couples where one partner has early-stage dementia. The study involves 150 couples aged 60 and older, using phone interviews, cognitive assessments, and daily smartphone surveys to gather data over a week. By tracking sleep patterns and emotional experiences, the research aims to understand the interplay between the partners' health and well-being. This approach seeks to provide insights into improving care strategies for both individuals in the relationship.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are married or cohabiting couples aged 60 and older, where one partner is living with early-stage dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in a relationship or whose partners do not have early-stage dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that enhance sleep quality and overall well-being for couples affected by early-stage dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the dynamics of caregiving relationships can lead to significant improvements in health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: POLENICK, COURTNEY A. — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: POLENICK, COURTNEY A.
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.