Understanding how multiple chronic conditions affect Alzheimer's disease using health records
An end-to-end informatics framework to study Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC)'s impact on Alzheimer's disease using harmonized electronic health records
This study is looking at how Alzheimer's disease interacts with other long-term health issues by analyzing health records from around 1,000 African American patients, aiming to better understand the risks and patterns that could help improve care for those with Alzheimer's.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11088288 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to investigate the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and multiple chronic conditions by developing a comprehensive informatics framework. It will utilize harmonized electronic health records (EHRs) to gather and analyze data from approximately 1,000 patients, focusing on African American populations. The study will employ advanced techniques such as natural language processing and computational modeling to identify patterns and predict risks associated with Alzheimer's disease. By creating interoperable EHRs, the research seeks to fill gaps in existing data and enhance our understanding of how chronic conditions influence Alzheimer's progression.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include African American individuals aged 65 and older who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or are at risk for developing it.
Not a fit: Patients without Alzheimer's disease or those who do not have multiple chronic conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved risk assessment and targeted interventions for patients with Alzheimer's disease and multiple chronic conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using harmonized health records to study chronic conditions, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jiang, Xiaoqian — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Jiang, Xiaoqian
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.