Improving support for families caring for Alzheimer's patients in Vietnam
Advancing Alzheimer’s family caregiving interventions and research capacity in Vietnam
This study is creating and trying out a helpful program for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's in Vietnam, working together with researchers from the US and Australia to find the best ways to support these families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10677613 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a community-based program aimed at supporting family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease in Vietnam. It seeks to address the growing public health challenge posed by Alzheimer's and related dementias in low and middle-income countries. The project involves collaboration between researchers in Vietnam and partners from the US and Australia to enhance research capacity and implement effective caregiver support interventions. By adapting existing models to the local context, the research aims to provide practical solutions for families affected by Alzheimer's.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are family caregivers of older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias in Vietnam.
Not a fit: Patients who are not caregivers or who do not have family members affected by Alzheimer's disease may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for family caregivers and individuals with Alzheimer's disease in Vietnam.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in caregiver support interventions in other contexts, suggesting that similar approaches may be effective in Vietnam.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hinton, Walter Ladson — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Hinton, Walter Ladson
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.