Improving behavioral health interventions for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Official title: Leadership and Administrative Core (LAC)
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10909362 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people with Alzheimer's and similar conditions by training new scientists to create better support programs for patients and their caregivers, making sure these programs are both effective and respectful of different cultures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $229,998 |
| NIH project number | 5P30AG083196-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909362 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as their informal caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, or those who are not involved in caregiving, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the infrastructure and leadership necessary for developing effective behavioral health interventions for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). It aims to train and mentor underrepresented scientists to create and implement these interventions in both hospital and community settings. The project emphasizes collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches to address the critical need for new behavioral strategies that can support patients and their caregivers. By utilizing established frameworks and models, the research seeks to ensure that interventions are scientifically rigorous and culturally relevant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective behavioral health interventions that improve the quality of life for patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing behavioral interventions for Alzheimer's disease, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Okereke, Olivia Ifeoma — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Okereke, Olivia Ifeoma
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.