Harmonized dementia assessment for older adults in India
Harmonized Diagnostic Assessment of Dementia (DAD) for Longitudinal Aging Surveys in India (LASI)
This project collects memory and thinking test results over time from adults aged 60+ across India to learn more about dementia and its causes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11300892 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be part of a long-term effort that uses standard memory and thinking tests already used worldwide. You'll be interviewed and complete brief cognitive tests at home or a nearby location, with follow-up visits over time and new participants added as people turn 60. The project covers people from 22 states and makes anonymized data available to researchers for comparison and study. The aim is to track how thinking changes with age and how health and social factors relate to dementia risk in India.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are community-dwelling adults aged 60 or older living in the sampled areas of India who can take part in interviews and brief cognitive testing.
Not a fit: People younger than 60, those not living in the sampled regions of India, or those too ill to complete interviews or tests are unlikely to participate or benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the data could help doctors and policymakers design better prevention, diagnosis, and care for dementia in India.
How similar studies have performed: Similar harmonized cognitive assessments used in other countries have successfully helped researchers spot dementia trends and risk factors, so this approach builds on proven methods.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Jinkook — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Lee, Jinkook
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.