Helping Asian American women caregivers of Alzheimer's patients improve their health.
Official title: To reduce the burden of caregiving on health outcomes of midlife women: Asian American family caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer'sdisease
Funded at University of Texas at Austin · NIH-10900145 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Asian American women in midlife who care for loved ones with Alzheimer's by creating support programs that fit their unique needs, so they can feel healthier and less overwhelmed.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $156,500 |
| NIH project number | 7R21AG075247-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10900145 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Asian American midlife women who are caregivers for family members living with Alzheimer's Disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not caregivers or who do not identify as Asian American may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and alleviating the health burdens faced by Asian American midlife women who are caregivers for individuals living with Alzheimer's Disease. It aims to develop culturally sensitive interventions that address the unique challenges these caregivers face, such as stigma and family obligations. By providing tailored support and coaching, the research seeks to improve the caregivers' health outcomes and reduce their caregiving burden. The approach includes gathering insights from the caregivers themselves to ensure the interventions are relevant and effective.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and well-being for Asian American women caregivers, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been interventions aimed at caregivers, this research is novel in its specific focus on the cultural attitudes of Asian American women and their caregiving experiences.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Im, Eun-Ok — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Im, Eun-Ok
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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.