Using a digital app to help people at risk for Alzheimer's improve their daily living and health habits.
Compensation Training and Lifestyle Modifications to promote healthy aging in persons at risk for Alzheimer's disease: a digital application supported intervention
This study is testing a helpful app designed for people at risk of Alzheimer's disease, which will guide them in setting goals and making healthier lifestyle choices over six months to boost their daily independence and brain health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11001938 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a digital application that supports individuals at risk for Alzheimer's disease by providing training in compensatory aids and promoting lifestyle modifications. Participants will engage in a 6-month intervention using the Digital Memory Notebook (DMN), which helps them set goals, monitor their behaviors, and track their progress in adopting healthier habits. The intervention aims to enhance daily independence and brain health through user-friendly digital tools that facilitate behavioral change. By collecting real-time data, the DMN will also help researchers understand how well participants adhere to the intervention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease and are looking to improve their daily living skills and health habits.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for Alzheimer's disease or who have advanced Alzheimer's may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help individuals at risk for Alzheimer's disease maintain their independence and improve their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using digital applications to improve compensation strategies among individuals with mild cognitive impairment, indicating promise for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tomaszewski-Farias, Sarah E — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Tomaszewski-Farias, Sarah E
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.