Understanding how memories are formed while people move through real-world environments.
Capturing Autobiographical memory formation in People moving Through real-world spaces Using synchronized wearables and intracranial Recordings of EEG
This study is looking at how our memories are made by using smartphones and brain recordings, especially to help people with Alzheimer's disease, so we can find new ways to improve memory and thinking in daily life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11053575 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how autobiographical memories are formed by combining wearable devices like smartphones with advanced brain recordings. By using synchronized audio-visual, accelerometry, and neural data, the study aims to capture the brain's processes during real-life experiences. This approach seeks to provide insights into how memory functions, especially in individuals with neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to develop new methods for enhancing memory and cognition in everyday life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia who are experiencing memory-related challenges.
Not a fit: Patients with no cognitive impairments or those who do not have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative treatments that improve memory and cognitive function for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While the integration of wearable technology and intracranial recordings is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promise in understanding cognitive processes in controlled environments.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Inman, Cory Shields — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Inman, Cory Shields
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.