Improving care for patients with dementia and their caregivers
Health Systems Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · BROWN UNIVERSITY · NIH-11092550
This study is all about finding better ways to support people with dementia and their caregivers by creating helpful programs that can be easily used in everyday healthcare settings.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BROWN UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11092550 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care provided to individuals with dementia and their caregivers by developing and testing non-pharmacological interventions within the complex U.S. healthcare system. It aims to address the challenges of fragmented care by designing practical solutions that can be implemented in real-world settings. The project emphasizes collaboration between researchers and frontline clinicians to ensure that the interventions are effective, scalable, and sustainable. By conducting embedded pragmatic clinical trials, the research seeks to bridge the gap between innovative care strategies and their actual adoption in healthcare systems.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, along with their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients with dementia who are already receiving comprehensive, coordinated care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care strategies that significantly alleviate the burdens faced by patients with dementia and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing non-pharmacological interventions for dementia care, but this approach aims to formalize and test these strategies within functioning healthcare systems.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- BROWN UNIVERSITY — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LARSON, ERIC B — BROWN UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LARSON, ERIC B
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.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease