Using wearable EEG technology to understand sleep and memory in aging and Alzheimer's disease
Quantifying the Integrity of Sleep-Dependent Memory Processing in Pathological Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: Toward Inexpensive Electroencephalographic Wearable Applications
This study is looking at how your sleep patterns can help us understand memory and brain health in people with Alzheimer's and similar conditions, using easy-to-wear devices that you can use at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11051628 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how sleep patterns, measured through inexpensive wearable EEG devices, can provide insights into memory processing and brain health in individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By analyzing brain activity during sleep, the study aims to identify specific oscillatory events that correlate with cognitive decline and neurodegenerative processes. The approach utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to enhance the accuracy of these measurements, potentially leading to early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease. Participants may use these wearable devices in their own homes, making the research accessible and practical.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults aged 21 and older who are experiencing symptoms of abnormal aging or have a family history of Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing any cognitive decline or do not have risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new, non-invasive method for early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using EEG technology for monitoring brain health, indicating that this approach could be a significant advancement in the field.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcconnell, Brice V — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Mcconnell, Brice V
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.