Connecting people with dementia and their caregivers to research opportunities
Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core
This study is all about helping people with dementia and their caregivers, especially in African American communities, to get involved in research and clinical trials, so that everyone’s experiences can be included in finding better treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916438 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement Core (OREC) aims to enhance communication between the Cleveland Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and individuals affected by dementia, including their caregivers. Led by Dr. Martha Sajatovic, the initiative focuses on outreach to traditionally underserved communities, particularly African Americans, to encourage participation in clinical trials and research activities. The OREC will develop strategies to recruit and retain participants, ensuring that diverse populations are represented in dementia research. This effort includes building partnerships with community organizations and continuously evaluating recruitment methods to improve engagement.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals aged 65 and older, particularly those from African American communities or those diagnosed with various forms of dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or those without any cognitive impairment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better representation of diverse populations in dementia studies, ultimately improving treatment options and outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement strategies for recruiting diverse populations in clinical trials, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sajatovic, Martha X — Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
- Study coordinator: Sajatovic, Martha X
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.