Understanding how caregiving affects health in neurodegenerative diseases
Official title: Interpersonal Emotion Regulation in Neurodegenerative Disease: Pathways to Caregiver Health
Funded at Georgetown University · NIH-11083333 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how caregivers feel and cope while taking care of people with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, aiming to find ways to help them manage their emotions better and stay healthy.
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 start | August 15, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $87,507 |
| NIH project number | 3R00AG073617-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11083333 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not caregivers or those with other types of neurodegenerative diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the emotional dynamics between caregivers and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, particularly focusing on Alzheimer's Disease and behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia. It aims to explore how caregivers manage their emotions during stressful interactions with their care recipients and how these emotional processes impact their overall health. By comparing caregivers of individuals with different types of dementia, the study seeks to identify specific emotional regulation strategies that can mitigate negative health outcomes for caregivers. The research employs a combination of behavioral assessments and neurobiological measures to understand these interpersonal dynamics.
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 gone: Previous research has shown that understanding emotional regulation in caregiving contexts can lead to significant improvements in caregiver health, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Georgetown University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Casey Leigh — Georgetown University
- Study coordinator: Brown, Casey Leigh
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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.