The link between food insecurity and dementia risk
Lifecourse food insecurity and dementia risk
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-10525485
This study is looking at how not having enough food at different times in life might affect the chances of getting Alzheimer's and other types of dementia as we get older, and it’s for anyone interested in how diet and financial struggles can impact brain health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10525485 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how food insecurity throughout a person's life may influence the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. By analyzing data from large, long-term studies, the researchers aim to understand whether experiencing food insecurity at different ages affects cognitive health in older adults. The study will look at both current food insecurity and patterns over time, including the impact of nutritional assistance programs. This approach will help clarify the relationship between diet, socioeconomic factors, and dementia risk.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who have experienced food insecurity at any point in their lives.
Not a fit: Patients who have never experienced food insecurity or who are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing dementia by addressing food insecurity.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited quantitative research in this area, previous studies have suggested a connection between socioeconomic factors and cognitive decline, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: VABLE, ANUSHA MURTHY — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: VABLE, ANUSHA MURTHY
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.