Duke–UNC Alzheimer's outreach, recruitment, and support program
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This program connects people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias and their communities—especially underrepresented groups—with education, support, and chances to join research studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11139628 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We work with community partners, primary care clinics, and existing registries to reach older adults and families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Our team offers education, personalized outreach, and a VIP-style approach to help people learn about and join appropriate research or support services. We focus on increasing participation and retention of cognitively normal and cognitively impaired volunteers, with special efforts to engage African American and other underserved communities. We also promote brain health awareness and support community advocacy for dementia research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Older adults (including those with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias), caregivers, and community members—particularly from underrepresented groups—who want education, support, or to enroll in research.
Not a fit: People seeking immediate clinical treatment rather than research engagement, or those living well outside the Duke–UNC/North Carolina region, may not receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could increase access to research opportunities and support services for people with or at risk for Alzheimer’s, especially those from underserved groups.
How similar studies have performed: Similar outreach and engagement programs have improved recruitment and diversity in Alzheimer’s research, though enrolling underrepresented groups remains a known challenge.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Welsh-Bohmer, Kathleen Anne — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Welsh-Bohmer, Kathleen Anne
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.