MyGoals for Healthy Aging among people at risk for Alzheimer’s dementia
Official title: The MyGoals for Healthy Aging Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11520748 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-center trial tests whether a combined program addressing poverty-related stress and executive function can slow aging and reduce risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease in adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $69,351 |
| NIH project number | 3R01AG073402-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11520748 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults experiencing poverty and at risk for Alzheimer’s disease/related dementias who can participate in coaching programs and follow-up assessments.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals unable to participate in a long-term follow-up or those without access to the required support services may receive limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds on a proven program that helps people facing poverty through employment coaching and financial supports, plus targeted strategies to boost executive function. Researchers will follow participants over time to see how these supports affect aging markers and cognitive function related to Alzheimer’s disease. The study uses real people in diverse settings to understand how improving daily life and stress levels might influence brain health and aging. Results could highlight practical ways to support aging individuals at risk for AD/ADRD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help people aging with higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease by improving daily functioning and possibly slowing aging processes.
How similar studies have gone: Some similar programs show improvements in executive function and well-being, but direct effects on aging-related brain outcomes are still being explored.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Belsky, Daniel Walker — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Belsky, Daniel Walker
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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.