Exploring how stress and living environments affect cognitive health in Black men as they age
Official title: Place, Stress and Cognitive Status Among Black Men during middle and late life
Funded at University of Houston · NIH-10950754 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how stress and living conditions affect the brain health of Black men who are 65 and older, to better understand how things like racism and social issues might lead to memory problems in this group.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $331,270 |
| NIH project number | 1R03AG089289-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950754 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black men aged 65 and older who may be experiencing cognitive health challenges or high levels of stress.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Black men or those under the age of 65 may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of stress and residential environments on cognitive health among Black men aged 65 and older. It aims to understand how factors such as structural racism and social conditions contribute to cognitive impairment in this population. By examining the relationship between place, stress, and cognitive status, the study seeks to fill a critical gap in existing literature. The research will utilize resources from the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging and will apply established health frameworks to guide its methodology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for cognitive health issues in Black men, potentially reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have gone: While there is emerging research on the effects of place and stress on health, this specific focus on Black men and cognitive impairment is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
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University of Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bruce, Marino a — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Bruce, Marino a
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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.