Improving care for older adults using digital health tools
Official title: Midcareer award in aging-related subspecialty research
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11016949 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making life easier for older adults by creating helpful digital tools and training doctors to understand their unique needs, so they can get better care and support in their daily activities.
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 start | March 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $122,706 |
| NIH project number | 5K24AG080025-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11016949 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who may benefit from digital health tools to manage their health and daily activities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger or do not have age-related health concerns may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of older adults through the development and implementation of digital health tools. It aims to identify and address barriers specific to aging that may hinder the use of these technologies. The project includes training junior faculty to better understand the risks faced by older patients in various medical specialties. By collaborating with experts in geriatrics and computer science, the research seeks to create effective solutions that improve daily living activities for older individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for older adults through better access to digital health resources.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using digital health tools to support older adults, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dodson, John a — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Dodson, John a
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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.