Using non-invasive technology to assess cognitive health in aging individuals
Non-Invasive Technology (NIT) Core F
This study is looking for older adults to help us learn more about how movement, speech, and sweat can give us clues about aging and brain health, using easy-to-wear devices and fun activities like rolling glass beads to collect samples.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906870 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing non-invasive technologies to gather data on mobility, speech, and biochemical markers in aging individuals. By utilizing wearable devices and computer-based audio recordings, the study aims to capture important information about physical activity, speech patterns, and sweat signatures. This data will help researchers understand the relationship between cognitive health and aging, ultimately aiming to predict individual aging trajectories. Participants will engage in activities such as rolling glass beads to collect sweat samples, which will be analyzed alongside other collected data.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults experiencing age-associated cognitive decline or memory impairment.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairment or those unable to participate in non-invasive assessments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved early assessment and intervention strategies for cognitive decline in aging populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using non-invasive technologies for monitoring health in aging populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sternberg, Esther M. — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Sternberg, Esther M.
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.