Engaging Native Elders in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research
Recruitment and Engagement Core
This project works with American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander elders to build trusted, community-led ways to join Alzheimer's and related dementia research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pullman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11173679 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From your perspective, the team partners directly with tribal and NHPI community leaders to shape outreach and enrollment so it fits local values and needs. They create culturally respectful materials, train staff in community-centered approaches, and offer flexible ways to join and stay in studies. The core also gathers participant feedback and adjusts strategies to make research participation easier and more acceptable for elders aged 65 and older.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults aged 65 or older who live in participating communities and are open to taking part in dementia-related research.
Not a fit: People younger than 65, those who are not AI/AN or NHPI, or those who live far from participating partner communities are unlikely to benefit directly from this core's outreach activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more Native elders could take part in dementia research, helping studies reflect their health needs and improving future diagnosis and care for their communities.
How similar studies have performed: Community-engaged and participatory approaches have helped boost recruitment in other underrepresented groups, but AI/AN and NHPI participation in Alzheimer’s research remains low, so this core adapts recommended strategies to a largely unmet need.
Where this research is happening
Pullman, United States
- Washington State University — Pullman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sinclair, Ka'imi Alohilani — Washington State University
- Study coordinator: Sinclair, Ka'imi Alohilani
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.