Helping dementia caregivers manage pain and emotions
Official title: Adaptation of PATH-Pain for Dementia Family Caregivers Living with Persistent Pain and Negative Emotions
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10865920 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping family caregivers of people with dementia who are dealing with ongoing pain and tough emotions, by creating new ways for them to feel better both physically and emotionally.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $127,440 |
| NIH project number | 1K99AG086523-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10865920 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are family caregivers of individuals with dementia who are experiencing persistent pain and negative emotions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not caregivers or do not experience persistent pain or negative emotions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on supporting family caregivers of individuals with dementia who experience persistent musculoskeletal pain and negative emotions. It aims to develop and evaluate innovative interventions that help these caregivers manage their pain and improve their emotional well-being. The project will involve training the principal investigator to design and implement effective behavioral strategies tailored to the unique challenges faced by dementia caregivers. By addressing both physical and emotional health, the research seeks to enhance the overall quality of life for caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide dementia caregivers with effective tools to manage their pain and emotional challenges, leading to improved caregiving experiences.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing interventions for pain management and emotional support in caregiver populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Turner, Shelbie G — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Turner, Shelbie G
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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.