Improving how primary care doctors diagnose dementia
Advancing Diagnosis of Dementia in Primary Care Practice(ADDPCP)
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11172681
This study is working to help doctors in primary care better diagnose Alzheimer's and related dementias by creating a helpful toolkit that makes it easier for them to spot the signs early, especially for patients showing changes in thinking or behavior.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11172681 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the ability of primary care practitioners to accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It focuses on developing a comprehensive diagnostic toolkit that includes clinical findings and biomarkers to support early and effective diagnosis. By addressing barriers such as time constraints and lack of confidence among primary care providers, the project seeks to facilitate timely evaluations for patients experiencing cognitive and behavioral changes. The toolkit will be tested in primary care settings to ensure its feasibility and acceptability.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing cognitive or behavioral changes that may indicate dementia, particularly those in medically underserved communities.
Not a fit: Patients who are already diagnosed with dementia and receiving appropriate care may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses of dementia, allowing patients to access appropriate treatments sooner.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that enhancing diagnostic capabilities in primary care can lead to improved patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ROSEN, HOWARD J — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: ROSEN, HOWARD J
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