Improving health and reducing frailty in older adults
Enhancing Geroscience Scholarship and Faculty Development to Minimize Frailty and Maximize Healthspan
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10581712
This study is all about helping older adults stay healthy and strong as they age by bringing together experts to find new ways to improve their well-being and care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10581712 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and minimizing frailty while maximizing healthspan in older adults. It aims to create a supportive environment for interdisciplinary research and education in geroscience at the University of Kansas Medical Center. The project will involve collaboration among various professionals to develop innovative approaches to enhance the health and well-being of elderly individuals. By fostering mentorship and research opportunities, the initiative seeks to improve care for older adults and address the challenges associated with aging.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly those experiencing frailty or related health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 21 years old or those who do not have any age-related health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for older adults by reducing frailty and extending their healthspan.
How similar studies have performed: Other research in geroscience has shown promise in improving health outcomes for older adults, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER — KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TROEN, BRUCE R. — UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: TROEN, BRUCE R.
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.