Investigating mental health outcomes in Alzheimer's patients and their partners
Mental health outcomes in Alzheimer's disease patients and their partners
This study is looking at the mental health struggles of people with Alzheimer's and their partners to find out how common these issues are and the risks they face, with the hope of helping them get better support and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10949413 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the mental health challenges faced by individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their partners. By analyzing a large national cohort, the study aims to identify the prevalence of mental disorders and the associated risks of suicide among these groups. The approach includes comprehensive data collection from various healthcare settings, ensuring a thorough examination of mental health outcomes. The goal is to provide insights that could lead to early interventions and improved care for both patients and their partners.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and their spouses or partners.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or those not in a partnership may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better mental health support and interventions for Alzheimer's patients and their partners, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have highlighted the mental health challenges in Alzheimer's patients, but this research aims to fill gaps by including partners and utilizing a larger, more comprehensive dataset.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crump, Casey — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Crump, Casey
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.