Understanding how urban and rural environments affect Alzheimer's-related dementia
Official title: Assessing Urban-Rural Environmental Stress Inequities in ADRD through Ecological Momentary Assessment
Funded at Trustees of Indiana University · NIH-10977884 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different stressors in city and country living can affect the risk of developing Alzheimer's-related dementia, and it's for people in Indiana who are at higher risk; you'll use a mobile app to share your experiences and wear a smartwatch to track your health over two weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | July 10, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $817,345 |
| NIH project number | 1R01NS139192-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10977884 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 65 and older who are at high risk for developing Alzheimer's-related dementia and have mild cognitive impairment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have mild cognitive impairment or are younger than 65 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of environmental stressors on the development of Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) in urban and rural populations. It will involve 600 participants from Indiana, half of whom live in urban areas and half in rural settings, all identified as high risk for ADRD. Participants will use a mobile app to report their stressors over two weeks while their physical activity and health data are monitored through a smartwatch. The goal is to analyze how these environmental factors contribute to health inequities in dementia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for reducing the risk of Alzheimer's-related dementia based on environmental factors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using ecological momentary assessment to understand health behaviors and stressors, suggesting this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Trustees of Indiana University
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jordan, Evan — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Jordan, Evan
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.