Improving Support for People with Alzheimer's and Related Dementias and Their Care Partners
MassaChusetts General Hospital ROybal CeNter For BehavIoral Dyadic ResEarch in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (CONFIDE-ADRD)
This center aims to create and test new ways to help people with Alzheimer's and related dementias and their care partners work together to improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11170007 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Living with Alzheimer's or a related dementia affects both the person diagnosed and their family or friends who provide care. This center focuses on developing and testing special programs that involve both the patient and their care partner, rather than just one person. These programs, called dyadic behavioral prevention interventions, are designed to help improve health outcomes and prevent difficulties for both individuals. The goal is to create effective strategies that can be used in hospitals and communities to support families facing these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants would be individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, along with their informal care partners.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a care partner or whose condition is not related to Alzheimer's or other dementias may not directly benefit from these specific dyadic interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective support programs that improve the quality of life for both individuals with dementia and their care partners.
How similar studies have performed: While some dyadic interventions exist, this initiative aims to improve upon their limitations by using a stronger theoretical foundation and modern behavioral science principles.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vranceanu, Ana-Maria — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Vranceanu, Ana-Maria
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.