Improving surgery management for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias
Official title: Usage of Novel Linked Databases to Improve the Perioperative Management of Patients With Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10985951 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to improve care for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias during and after surgery, by figuring out their specific risks and how different treatments can help them recover better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,356,117 |
| NIH project number | 1RF1AG085589-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985951 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias who are scheduled for surgical procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias are unlikely to benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to better manage patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) during and after surgery. It aims to identify the risks these patients face when undergoing surgical procedures and to develop personalized risk assessment models. The study will also explore how different perioperative interventions, such as the choice of anesthetic agents and discharge locations, can influence postoperative outcomes. By analyzing linked databases, the research seeks to provide evidence-based guidelines to enhance the care of surgical patients with ADRD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored perioperative management can improve outcomes for patients with cognitive impairments, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sun, Eric — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Sun, Eric
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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.