Connecting communities to Alzheimer's disease research
Core E: University of Kentucky Alzheimer's Disease Core Center
This study is all about getting the African American community in Kentucky more involved in Alzheimer's research by helping them understand the disease better and encouraging them to join in on important research activities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880730 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing community engagement and participation in Alzheimer's disease (AD) research, particularly among African Americans in Kentucky. The Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core aims to educate the local community about AD and related dementias, encouraging them to participate in research initiatives. Activities include recruiting diverse participants for a longitudinal study that involves annual clinical examinations and brain donation upon death. The project also emphasizes increasing health literacy and awareness of the importance of research participation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include African American individuals who are cognitively normal or in the early stages of cognitive decline.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease or those not residing in Kentucky may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, particularly in underrepresented populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement strategies for increasing participation in Alzheimer's research, particularly among minority populations.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schmitt, Frederick — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Schmitt, Frederick
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.