Culturally-tailored program to help older Black women with early Alzheimer’s be healthier
Official title: Behavioral Project
Funded at North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ · NIH-11234888 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community program for Black women aged 65+ at risk of or with mild cognitive impairment to improve memory, daily living skills, and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Greensboro, United States) |
| Project start | August 4, 2026 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $336,732 |
| NIH project number | 1U54MD020891-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11234888 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Eligible participants are Black women aged 65 and older with or at risk for Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment, in the community.
✕Less likely to help
Some individuals may not experience noticeable benefits within the study period or may prefer pharmacological options.
What this research studies
This project tests a culturally tailored, community-engaged plan called CT-CEASE to help older Black women with or at risk for Alzheimer’s disease manage risk factors and stay mentally sharper. It will recruit 132 participants and randomly assign them to CT-CEASE, CT-ELSM, or a waiting list control over a 13-week period. Participants will receive education, lifestyle self-management training, and group activities designed to fit their culture and community. Outcomes will focus on cognitive function, daily living skills, and overall quality of life from the participant’s perspective.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could slow cognitive decline and improve daily functioning and well-being for a high-risk group.
How similar studies have gone: Previous nonpharmacological approaches show mixed results; this culturally tailored, community-engaged model aims to improve uptake and outcomes in a specific population.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
Greensboro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhao, Meng — North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
- Study coordinator: Zhao, Meng
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.