Using interactive games to help caregivers and patients with dementia
Official title: Interactive Gaming Platform to Facilitate Cognitive Interventions for Dementia
Funded at Koronis Biomedical Technologies Corporat · NIH-11008556 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a fun and interactive gaming platform to help family members and caregivers of people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease by offering easy brain exercises they can do at home to keep their loved ones' minds sharp and make caregiving a little easier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Koronis Biomedical Technologies Corporat NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $505,184 |
| NIH project number | 1R43AG090220-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11008556 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease, along with their informal caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with advanced stages of dementia who require extensive care and cannot participate in cognitive training activities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop an interactive gaming platform designed to support caregivers and family members of individuals living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). The platform will offer a series of short, evidence-based cognitive training activities that can be performed at home, helping to preserve the cognitive abilities of patients and reduce the burden on caregivers. By focusing on in-home care, the project seeks to enhance the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers through engaging and effective cognitive interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a valuable tool for caregivers to help maintain the cognitive function and independence of individuals with dementia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that cognitive interventions can be beneficial for individuals with dementia, suggesting that this approach may also yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
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Koronis Biomedical Technologies Corporat
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Riehle, Timothy H. — Koronis Biomedical Technologies Corporat
- Study coordinator: Riehle, Timothy H.
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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.