Understanding how caregiving affects health in neurodegenerative disease
Interpersonal Emotion Regulation in Neurodegenerative Disease: Pathways to Caregiver Health
This study looks at how caregivers feel and handle their emotions when taking care of people with Alzheimer's and other similar diseases, especially during tough moments, and it aims to understand how these feelings affect the caregivers' well-being compared to those caring for people without these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgetown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10852951 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the emotional dynamics between caregivers and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's Disease. It focuses on how caregivers manage their emotions during stressful interactions with their care recipients, particularly when those individuals exhibit socioemotional deficits. By comparing caregivers of neurotypical individuals to those caring for patients with Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia, the study aims to uncover the emotional regulation processes that impact caregiver health. The research employs a combination of behavioral assessments and neuroimaging techniques to explore these interpersonal pathways.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who are not caregivers or those with neurodegenerative diseases without a caregiver may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support strategies for caregivers, enhancing their mental and physical well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding emotional dynamics in caregiving can lead to better health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- Georgetown University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Casey Leigh — Georgetown University
- Study coordinator: Brown, Casey Leigh
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.