Creating a platform to engage older adults in Alzheimer's research
The Collaborative for Aging Research and Engagement (CARE)
This study is creating a friendly online platform to help African Americans aged 45 and older learn about and get involved in research on Alzheimer's disease, with the hope of finding better ways to prevent or treat it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10676840 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a multimedia platform called the Collaborative for Aging Research and Engagement (CARE) to actively involve African Americans aged 45 and older in Alzheimer's disease and related dementia studies. By utilizing a community-based participatory research approach, the project seeks to educate and encourage participation in clinical trials, thereby enhancing recruitment efforts. The platform will be designed with input from community partners, ensuring it meets the needs of potential participants. The ultimate goal is to gather data that could lead to effective prevention strategies or treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are healthy African American adults aged 45 and older who are interested in contributing to Alzheimer's research.
Not a fit: Patients who are already diagnosed with dementia may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the representation of African Americans in Alzheimer's research, leading to better-targeted treatments and prevention strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement strategies for increasing participation in clinical trials, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lu, Yueh-Feng Yvonne — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Lu, Yueh-Feng Yvonne
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.