Exploring how complex family relationships affect caregiving for Alzheimer's patients
Caregiving, Complex Family and Kinship Ties, and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11145177
This study looks at how family and close relationships help take care of people with Alzheimer's and related conditions, focusing on how these connections change over time and how they can support caregivers.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| 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-11145177 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of complex family and kinship ties in providing care for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). It aims to understand how these relationships influence caregiving dynamics, particularly as families become more diverse and complex. By examining both current and past relationships, the study seeks to identify when and how these ties are activated to support caregiving. The research will involve gathering perspectives from both older adults with ADRD and their family members to gain a comprehensive understanding of caregiving challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias and their family caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias, or those without family caregivers, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems for caregivers and better care strategies for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding family dynamics can significantly impact caregiving 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: PATTERSON, SARAH ELIZABETH — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: PATTERSON, SARAH ELIZABETH
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's disease and related dementia, Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, Alzheimer's disease or related dementia