Award
NIH Reporter #5K23AG080163-04
Seizure, cognitive change and dementia: Understanding the use and safety of anti-seizure medications
Recipient
ICHAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
Award Amount
$166,320.00
Ceiling
$166,320.00
Awarded
September 11, 2026
Identifier
5K23AG080163-04
NIH grant awarded to ICHAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI to study the use and safety of anti-seizure medications in older adults, focusing on cognitive decline and dementia, with a funding amount of $166,320.
Description
This project aims to examine the current use and comparative safety of anti-seizure medications (ASMs) in older adults, with a focus on cognitive decline and dementia. It will analyze data from the Health and Retirement Study linked to Medicare to understand prescribing patterns, effects on cognition, and decision-making processes among prescribers.