Improving brain health to prevent Alzheimer's disease after kidney transplants
Cognitive prehabilitation to prevent Alzheimer's disease after kidney transplantation
This study is looking at how brain exercises can help older people who have had a kidney transplant stay sharp and lower their chances of getting Alzheimer's or other memory problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10978225 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how cognitive prehabilitation can help older kidney transplant recipients reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It focuses on understanding the cognitive decline that many patients experience after transplantation and aims to implement interventions that may preserve cognitive function. By analyzing data from previous studies and conducting new trials, the research seeks to identify effective strategies to support brain health in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 50 and above who have undergone or are about to undergo kidney transplantation.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 50 years old or those who have not received a kidney transplant may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in older kidney transplant recipients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in cognitive interventions for older adults, suggesting that this approach may be effective in preventing dementia in kidney transplant recipients.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcadams Demarco, Mara a. — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Mcadams Demarco, Mara a.
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.