Improving surgery management for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias

Usage of Novel Linked Databases to Improve the Perioperative Management of Patients With Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias

NIH-funded research Stanford University · NIH-10985951

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 typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionStanford University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Stanford, United States)
Project IDNIH-10985951 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias who are scheduled for surgical procedures.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias are unlikely to benefit from this research.

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 performed: 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

Stanford, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Alzheimer's disease and related dementiaAlzheimer's disease and related disordersAlzheimer's disease or a related dementiaAlzheimer's disease or a related disorderAlzheimer's disease or related dementia
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