Understanding how to improve adherence to cognitive training for better brain health
Official title: vmPFC's role in adherence to cognitive training
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10825578 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to help people stick with brain training exercises that may slow down memory loss and Alzheimer's, using special breathing techniques to make the training more engaging, and it’s open to both individuals with mild cognitive issues and those without.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $475,220 |
| NIH project number | 5R61AG081723-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10825578 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals with mild cognitive impairment or healthy older adults interested in cognitive training.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with severe cognitive impairment or those not interested in cognitive training may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance adherence to cognitive training programs aimed at slowing cognitive aging and Alzheimer's disease. It focuses on the role of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and employs resonance frequency breathing techniques to potentially improve engagement with cognitive training. Participants will be involved in an 8-week home-based training program, with assessments to measure their adherence and cognitive performance. The study compares different groups, including those with mild cognitive impairment and healthy controls, to understand the mechanisms behind effective cognitive training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for maintaining cognitive health and preventing decline in aging populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using cognitive training and adherence strategies, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Feng Vankee — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Lin, Feng Vankee
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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.