Understanding how frailty affects treatment outcomes in older adults
Mid-Career Mentoring Award For Patient-Oriented Research in Frailty and Health Outcomes
This study is looking at how frailty affects the success of medical and surgical treatments for older adults, so we can create better, personalized care plans that help them feel their best.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907455 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of frailty on the effectiveness of medical and surgical treatments in older adults. It aims to personalize treatment plans based on a patient's frailty level, which is crucial for improving health outcomes. The project is led by a geriatrician and epidemiologist who focuses on generating high-quality evidence and training future healthcare professionals in this area. By analyzing Medicare data, the research seeks to identify which patients are most likely to benefit from specific therapies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who may be experiencing frailty.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those who do not exhibit signs of frailty may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatment strategies for older adults, improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in personalizing treatments based on frailty, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Dae Hyun — Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged
- Study coordinator: Kim, Dae Hyun
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.