Understanding how often people with dementia experience moments of clarity
Measurement and estimation of lucidity prevalence in persons with dementia and neurological disorders
This study is looking to find out how often people with dementia and neurological disorders have clear moments when they seem more aware and engaged, by talking to nursing home staff about their experiences with residents over the past few months.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10890882 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to measure and estimate how frequently individuals with dementia and neurological disorders experience moments of lucidity, or clarity, by gathering insights from nursing home staff. The study will involve interviews with staff about their observations of residents over the past month and six months. By developing a new measurement tool and refining the definition of lucidity, the research seeks to provide a clearer understanding of this phenomenon, which has been largely anecdotal until now. The project will involve a significant number of residents across multiple facilities to ensure comprehensive data collection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with dementia or related neurological disorders residing in nursing homes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with dementia or neurological disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the understanding of lucidity in dementia patients, potentially leading to improved care strategies and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the phenomenon of lucidity in dementia has been noted, this research approach is largely novel and aims to fill a significant gap in the existing literature.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Teresi, Jeanne a. — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Teresi, Jeanne a.
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.