Understanding how early diagnosis affects people with Alzheimer's and related dementias
Official title: PrEDICT ADRD: Predicting the Effects of Diagnosis in Individuals across Countries and Time in ADRD
Funded at Brown University · NIH-10985639 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how important it is to catch mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's early, and it’s for older adults who might be experiencing these issues; it will explore how different factors affect diagnosis rates and how that impacts their work and daily life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,393,910 |
| NIH project number | 1RF1AG089680-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985639 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults experiencing cognitive decline, particularly those in the workforce or recently retired.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing cognitive decline or those with advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the importance of early diagnosis in individuals with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By analyzing data from various countries, the study aims to identify how individual and systemic factors influence diagnosis rates and the subsequent impact on employment and quality of life. The research will track older adults over time to see how cognitive decline affects their work life and care needs. It also seeks to compare survey-based cognitive assessments with official medical diagnoses to improve diagnostic accuracy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses of Alzheimer's and related dementias, improving care and support for patients and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that early diagnosis can significantly improve outcomes for patients with cognitive impairments, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Papanicolas, Irene N — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Papanicolas, Irene N
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.