Home-based palliative care for patients with dementia
Official title: Palliative Care at Home for Patients with Dementia
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10895555 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a new way to provide home care for older adults with dementia and their caregivers, using a team of trained professionals to help manage symptoms and make life easier for families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $793,640 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG067045-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895555 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who require home-based care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with early-stage dementia or those who are not receiving care at home may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a new model of palliative care delivered at home for older adults suffering from dementia and their caregivers. It involves a team of specially trained community health workers, social workers, and registered nurses, supported by advanced practice nurses and physicians. The goal is to improve symptom control and reduce caregiver burden through a structured support system tailored to the unique challenges faced by these patients and their families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality of life for patients with dementia and alleviate the stress experienced by their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that home-based palliative care models can significantly improve patient outcomes and caregiver satisfaction, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morrison, R. Sean — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Morrison, R. Sean
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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.