Improving treatments for delirium in older adults with Alzheimer's disease
Official title: NIDUS II: Advanced-Stage Development and Utilization of the NIDUS Research Infrastructure to Advance Interdisciplinary Aging Research in Delirium
Funded at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged · NIH-11038000 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to better understand and treat delirium in older adults, especially those with Alzheimer's and similar conditions, by bringing together information from different research projects to find the best ways to help patients feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $720,835 |
| NIH project number | 5R33AG071744-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11038000 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults experiencing delirium, particularly those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing delirium or do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on delirium, a serious condition affecting attention and cognition in older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The project aims to enhance the existing NIDUS infrastructure to develop better measurement methods and treatment strategies for delirium. By harmonizing data from various studies, the research seeks to identify effective interventions that can improve patient outcomes. The collaborative effort involves a network of investigators and aims to fill critical gaps in knowledge regarding delirium management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective treatments for delirium, significantly improving the quality of care for older adults with Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing collaborative networks for studying delirium, indicating that this approach could lead to meaningful advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
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Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Inouye, Sharon K. — Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged
- Study coordinator: Inouye, Sharon K.
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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.