Optimizing blood pressure medications to prevent age-related health issues.
Using pharmacoepidemiology to optimize antihypertensive medication use to prevent aging-related multimorbidity: Midcareer investigator award in patient-oriented research and mentoring.
This study is looking at how social factors affect the safe use of blood pressure medications to help older adults stay healthy and possibly prevent issues like Alzheimer's and heart problems, so that patients can better understand how to use their medications effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11017772 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the use of blood pressure medications to help prevent age-related health problems, including Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular issues. The principal investigator, Dr. Adam Bress, aims to understand how social factors influence the safe and effective use of these medications. By mentoring early-stage researchers and expanding training in this area, the project seeks to enhance patient care and outcomes for older adults. Patients may benefit from a better understanding of how their medications can be used safely and effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who are currently using or are candidates for antihypertensive medications.
Not a fit: Patients who are not taking antihypertensive medications or are younger than the typical age range for age-related health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of blood pressure medications, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other age-related conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that optimizing medication use can significantly improve health outcomes in older adults, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bress, Adam P — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Bress, Adam P
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.