Connecting communities to improve Alzheimer's disease research participation
Commumity Liaison and Recruitment Core
This study is all about making it easier for people from Middle Eastern, North African, and Latino communities in Michigan to take part in research about Alzheimer's and related dementias, so we can learn more and help everyone affected by these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906968 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research initiative focuses on enhancing participation in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research by building connections between the Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease and diverse communities, particularly the Middle Eastern and North African communities in metro-Detroit and the Latino community in Grand Rapids. The project aims to improve recruitment and retention in research studies through community engagement, collaboration with local health providers, and tailored health education outreach. By fostering these relationships, the initiative seeks to ensure that research efforts are inclusive and representative of these populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from the Middle Eastern, North African, and Latino communities who are affected by or at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted communities or who are not affected by Alzheimer's disease may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased participation of underrepresented communities in Alzheimer's research, ultimately improving the understanding and treatment of the disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community engagement strategies can successfully enhance recruitment and retention in clinical studies, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vega, Irving E — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Vega, Irving E
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.