Investigating language use in bilinguals with Alzheimer's disease
Language Switching with Alzheimer's Disease
This study is looking at how Alzheimer's disease impacts people who speak both Spanish and English, focusing on how they use language and think, to better understand their unique challenges and improve support for them in healthcare settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10825550 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores how Alzheimer's disease affects Spanish-English bilingual individuals, focusing on their language processing and cognitive abilities. By applying cognitive neuropsychological methods, the study aims to understand the unique challenges bilinguals face, such as language switching and the impact of using one language over another during cognitive assessments. The researchers will conduct experiments to reveal the mechanisms behind cognitive deficits in bilinguals with Alzheimer's and provide insights on optimizing language use in clinical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Spanish-English bilingual individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are monolingual or do not have Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve cognitive assessment and treatment strategies for bilingual patients with Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding bilingualism and cognitive decline, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gollan, Tamar — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Gollan, Tamar
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.