Managing and analyzing data for cognitive outcomes in Lewy body disease
Official title: Core D: Data Management and Statistics Core
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10935308 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how Lewy body disease affects thinking and memory, and it's designed to help patients by using data to better understand their condition and improve care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $513,734 |
| NIH project number | 1P01AG084497-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935308 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Lewy body disease or related synucleinopathies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of Lewy body disease or those with unrelated cognitive disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the management and statistical analysis of data related to cognitive outcomes in patients with Lewy body disease. The Data Management and Statistics Core at the University of Pennsylvania provides essential support for data collection, database management, and statistical analysis to ensure high-quality research outcomes. By integrating bioinformatics and biostatistics, the core aims to enhance the understanding of cognitive heterogeneity in synucleinopathy, which includes Lewy body disorders. Patients may benefit from improved data-driven insights into their condition through this comprehensive approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and management of cognitive outcomes in patients with Lewy body disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing similar data management and statistical approaches has shown promise in enhancing understanding of cognitive disorders, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xie, Sharon Xiangwen — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Xie, Sharon Xiangwen
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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.