Engaging Hispanic/Latino communities for Alzheimer’s participation
A Precision Engagement Approach with Hispanics/Latinos for Alzheimer’s Disease Research: ECHAR-PE
This project uses culturally tailored outreach to help Hispanic/Latino adults join Alzheimer’s and dementia studies and share health information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11384065 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be approached through community partnerships, bilingual materials, and outreach that match local cultural values to make joining Alzheimer’s research easier and more comfortable. The team aims to build lasting relationships with Hispanic/Latino communities and adapt consent, communication, and study processes to local needs. They plan to enroll volunteers and collect health and demographic information to create a more diverse, shareable data resource. The work focuses on removing barriers like language and access so participation is safer and more relevant for Hispanic/Latino people.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Hispanic/Latino adults age 21 or older who are willing to participate in Alzheimer’s-related studies or share health information to support dementia research.
Not a fit: People under 21, non-Hispanic/non-Latino individuals, or those unwilling to participate or share health information are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more Hispanic/Latino people would be included in Alzheimer’s studies, helping produce better diagnoses, culturally appropriate assessments, and treatments for these communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous community-based and culturally tailored enrollment efforts have increased participation in some settings, but Hispanic/Latino representation in Alzheimer’s research remains low, so this approach builds on prior work while addressing ongoing gaps.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Medina, Luis D — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Medina, Luis D
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.