Understanding how the gut microbiome affects Alzheimer's disease.
Administrative Core
This study is looking at how the health of your gut might affect brain function and the progression of Alzheimer's disease, and it invites patients to help by providing samples that could shed light on this important connection.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10693918 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the connection between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer's disease, aiming to uncover how gut health influences brain function and disease progression. The project is led by a team of experts who will oversee the collection and analysis of biological samples from patients. By coordinating efforts across multiple institutions, the research seeks to establish a comprehensive understanding of the gut-brain-chemical communication pathways involved in Alzheimer's. Patients may be involved in providing samples that help elucidate these connections.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or those at risk for developing it.
Not a fit: Patients without any cognitive impairment or those not interested in contributing biological samples may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and potential treatments for Alzheimer's disease by targeting the gut microbiome.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the gut-brain connection, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaddurah-Daouk, Rima F — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Kaddurah-Daouk, Rima F
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.