Investigating vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia
Washington University University of Texas Southwestern VCID Consortium Site
This study is looking at how problems with blood vessels might affect thinking and memory, especially in people with Alzheimer's, and it aims to find easy tests that could help prevent or treat these issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10611829 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how vascular issues contribute to cognitive impairment and dementia, particularly in relation to Alzheimer's disease. The project aims to validate non-invasive biomarkers that can help in the prevention and treatment of vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia. By collaborating with two major medical centers, the study will conduct multi-site clinical validation of selected biomarkers identified in previous research. This approach leverages existing strengths in cerebrovascular and Alzheimer's disease research to address a critical health issue.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for stroke or those experiencing cognitive impairment related to vascular issues.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairment not related to vascular issues or those with advanced dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for dementia related to vascular contributions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in identifying biomarkers for cognitive impairment, making this approach a continuation of established work in the field.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Jin-Moo — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Lee, Jin-Moo
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.