Improving care for people with dementia and their caregivers
Design-Statistical Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · BROWN UNIVERSITY · NIH-10673667
This study is all about finding better ways to care for people with dementia and their caregivers by testing new methods in real-life settings, so everyone can enjoy improved health and support.
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-10673667 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care and health outcomes for individuals with dementia and their caregivers through the development of embedded pragmatic clinical trials (ePCTs). The Design/Statistics Core will collaborate with various teams to provide biostatistical expertise and guidance in designing and analyzing these trials. By addressing challenges specific to dementia care, such as handling missing data and ensuring inclusivity of under-represented groups, the project aims to create a robust framework for future studies. Patients and caregivers will benefit from improved methodologies that lead to better care practices and health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients with early-stage cognitive impairment or those without a dementia diagnosis may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the quality of care and health outcomes for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using pragmatic clinical trials to improve healthcare outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- BROWN UNIVERSITY — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ALLORE, HEATHER GWYNN — BROWN UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ALLORE, HEATHER GWYNN
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