Alzheimer's and related dementias in older Asian American adults
Research Infrastructure for the study of Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-related dementias in older Asian Americans
Creating research tools and tests in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese to learn how social and health factors affect Alzheimer's and related dementias in older Asian American adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11384066 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This five-year project at Mount Sinai is building a research program focused on older Asian American adults and dementia. The team uses culturally adapted cognitive tests in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, collects information on social determinants of health and vascular risk factors, and will collect biomarkers when possible. The project expands on prior work that enrolled over 200 older Asian American participants and adds multidisciplinary staff to improve outreach and follow-up. The effort aims to make dementia research more inclusive so results better reflect Asian American experiences and needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Older Asian American adults—especially those who speak English, Mandarin, or Cantonese—who can complete cognitive testing and health questionnaires and may agree to provide biological samples.
Not a fit: People who are not older Asian American adults or who cannot communicate in the study languages are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: May lead to better understanding of dementia risks and more culturally appropriate prevention, diagnosis, and care for older Asian American patients.
How similar studies have performed: Some smaller studies have included Asian American participants, but combining social determinants, vascular risk factors, and biomarkers in this population is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Li, Clara — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Li, Clara
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.