Telehealth ICU recovery program for Alzheimer’s-related memory problems
Official title: Telehealth-Enhanced Patient-Oriented Recovery Trajectory After Intensive Care
Funded at Vanderbilt University · NIH-11332902 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A telehealth program helps ICU survivors with cognitive problems related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias regain memory and thinking skills after discharge.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 15, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $747,036 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG077644-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11332902 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 45 and older who survived septic shock or acute respiratory failure and are at risk for ICU-acquired ADRD.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to or interest in telehealth-based follow-up may see limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a telemedicine-enabled ICU Recovery Clinic approach to support adults recovering from critical illness who are at risk for Alzheimer's-related cognitive impairment. The study builds on a decade of ICU care experience and uses remote, interdisciplinary care to identify and address cognitive, physical, and emotional needs after ICU discharge. Through regular remote visits, the team aims to monitor cognitive function, coordinate rehabilitation, and connect patients with resources to improve independence and quality of life. If successful, this could expand access to specialized post-ICU care for a broad range of survivors, including those in areas with limited in-person services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better cognitive function and greater independence after ICU stay.
How similar studies have gone: Similar telehealth ICU follow-up programs have shown promise in improving post-ICU outcomes, with room for further validation in ADRD-specific cognition.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boehm, Leanne M — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Boehm, Leanne M
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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.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.