Investigating timing and arousal in a mouse model of Alzheimer's Disease
Official title: Arousal and Timekeeping in a Mouse Model of Parkisonism (Supplement)
Funded at Utah State University · NIH-10938966 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how Alzheimer's Disease impacts the way mice keep track of time and make choices, with hopes of finding new treatments that could help people with Alzheimer's improve their thinking and movement skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Logan, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $145,996 |
| NIH project number | 3R15NS123824-01A1S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10938966 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related neurodegenerative disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-neurodegenerative cognitive impairments or those without a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how Alzheimer's Disease affects the ability to estimate time and make decisions in mouse models. By studying these models, researchers aim to identify the underlying neuronal processes that contribute to cognitive and motor control deficits associated with neurodegenerative disorders. The project will also explore potential pharmacological treatments to improve timing and motor response in these models. This research could provide insights that may eventually translate into new therapeutic strategies for patients with Alzheimer's Disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatment strategies that improve cognitive and motor functions in patients with Alzheimer's Disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding cognitive deficits in neurodegenerative diseases, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Utah State University
Logan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buhusi, Catalin V. — Utah State University
- Study coordinator: Buhusi, Catalin V.
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.