Improving care for dementia patients by addressing social needs using AI
Official title: iSMART: intelligent Social risk Management in AD/ADRD paTients
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11169926 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a smart tool to help improve care for people with dementia, especially those from diverse backgrounds or facing financial challenges, by using technology to better understand and meet their unique needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $722,946 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG089445-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11169926 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, especially those from minority or disadvantaged backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have dementia or are younger than 65 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of individuals living with dementia, particularly those from racial-ethnic minority groups and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. It aims to develop an intelligent platform called iSMART that utilizes artificial intelligence and real-world data to identify and address social determinants of health affecting these patients. By integrating this platform into electronic health records, the project seeks to improve the quality of care and overall quality of life for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The approach involves analyzing large datasets to uncover unmet social needs and provide tailored support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of care and life for dementia patients by addressing their social needs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using AI and social determinants of health to improve patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guo, Jingchuan — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Guo, Jingchuan
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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.