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 cope when taking care of people with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, especially during tough moments, and it aims to find ways to help caregivers stay healthy and supported.
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-11261329 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the emotional dynamics between caregivers and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia. 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 these diseases, the study aims to uncover the underlying emotional and physiological processes that impact caregiver health. The findings could help develop strategies to support caregivers in maintaining their well-being.
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 without neurodegenerative diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental and physical health outcomes for caregivers of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding emotional regulation in caregiving contexts can lead to better support systems for caregivers, indicating potential success for this approach.
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.