Understanding financial vulnerability in older adults with Alzheimer's disease
Mid-Career Development and Mentoring on Financial Vulnerability and Alzheimer's Disease
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · NIH-11013893
This study is looking at why older adults with Alzheimer's and related conditions might be more at risk of being taken advantage of financially, and it aims to understand how their thinking and behavior affect their money decisions.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11013893 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors that make older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), more susceptible to financial exploitation. It aims to explore behavioral, contextual, and neurobiological influences on financial decision-making in this population. By collaborating with the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, the study will utilize various datasets and research mentors to gain insights into cognitive decline and its impact on financial vulnerability. The research also seeks to identify specific cognitive symptom profiles associated with fraud experiences among older adults.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above, especially those diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, Related Dementias, or Mild Cognitive Impairment.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have cognitive impairments related to Alzheimer's Disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better protective measures against financial exploitation for older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairments.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on cognitive decline and financial exploitation, this specific approach focusing on neurobiological mechanisms in ADRD patients is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HAN, DUKE — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
- Study coordinator: HAN, DUKE
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.