Investigating healthy aging and longevity in Costa Rica's older adults
Costa Rican Longevity and Healthy Aging Study (CRELES): Wave 4
This study is looking at what helps older adults in Costa Rica live healthier and longer lives, and it’s for people aged 70 and up who want to share their health experiences and undergo some simple health checks to help us learn more about Alzheimer’s and similar conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11054391 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the factors contributing to healthy aging and longevity among older adults in Costa Rica. It involves conducting long-term follow-up interviews with individuals aged 70 and older, as well as their spouses, to gather comprehensive health data and cognitive assessments. Participants will undergo physical health measurements and provide blood samples for biomarker analysis. The study aims to enhance knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias through detailed cognitive evaluations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Costa Rican adults aged 70 and older, along with their spouses, regardless of age.
Not a fit: Patients younger than 70 years or those not residing in Costa Rica may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for promoting healthy aging and preventing cognitive decline in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in studying longevity and health outcomes in Costa Rica, indicating the potential for valuable insights from this ongoing investigation.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dow, William H. — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Dow, William H.
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.