The health impacts on mothers of adult children with serious conditions
Official title: The Health of Aging Parents of Adult Children with Serious Conditions
Funded at University of Texas at Austin · NIH-11012842 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how being a caregiver for adult children with serious health issues affects mothers' health over time, focusing on both the challenges and joys they experience, to find out how to better support them as they age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $289,617 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG073262-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11012842 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are mothers aged 65 and older who have adult children with serious health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have adult children with serious conditions or who are not caregivers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the health of mothers caring for adult children with serious conditions is affected by the stresses and rewards of caregiving. It employs a life course approach and mixed methods to explore the social and psychological factors that influence mothers' health as they age. The study aims to identify critical periods of risk and resilience throughout the caregiving journey, providing insights into the support these mothers need. By understanding these dynamics, the research seeks to inform better health interventions and support systems for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and support systems for mothers caring for adult children with serious conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding the health impacts of caregiving can lead to significant improvements in support for caregivers, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crosnoe, Robert Lyle — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Crosnoe, Robert Lyle
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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.