Exploring how sleep issues and hot flashes affect memory in Black and Latina midlife women
Official title: Relationship between sleep disturbances, vasomotor symptoms, and cognitive health in Black and Latina midlife women
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-10953092 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sleep problems and hot flashes affect memory and brain health in Black and Latina women during midlife, with the goal of finding ways to help improve their cognitive health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $52,058 |
| NIH project number | 1R36AG088285-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10953092 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latina women experiencing midlife, particularly those dealing with sleep disturbances and vasomotor symptoms.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not midlife women or do not experience sleep disturbances or vasomotor symptoms may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep disturbances, vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes, and cognitive health specifically in Black and Latina women during midlife. It aims to understand how these factors may contribute to memory decline and the risk of Alzheimer's disease in these populations. By focusing on the unique experiences of these women, the study seeks to identify modifiable risk factors that could improve their cognitive health. Participants will be monitored for their sleep patterns and symptoms to gather data on their cognitive performance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve cognitive health and quality of life for Black and Latina midlife women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that addressing sleep disturbances and menopausal symptoms can positively impact cognitive health, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paget-Blanc, Alexandra — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Paget-Blanc, Alexandra
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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.