Developing a tool to help primary care doctors test for Alzheimer's disease using blood biomarkers.
Preparing for Blood-Based Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Testing in Diverse Populations: Development of a Decision-Support Tool for Primary Care
This study is working on a helpful tool for doctors to make better decisions about blood tests for Alzheimer's and related conditions, making sure it works well for all patients so they can get diagnosed and treated sooner.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914936 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a decision-support tool that assists primary care providers in making informed choices about blood-based biomarker testing for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). The project focuses on ensuring that the tool is inclusive and meets the needs of diverse patient populations. The principal investigator, Dr. Fred Ketchum, will utilize qualitative research methods and healthcare systems engineering to design and test this intervention. By improving communication and decision-making processes, the research seeks to reduce diagnostic delays and enhance access to early treatment options for Alzheimer's disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds who may be at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for Alzheimer's disease or those who do not have access to primary care services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease, allowing patients to receive timely interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using decision-support tools in healthcare settings, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ketchum, Fred — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Ketchum, Fred
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.