Finding Hidden Alzheimer's Disease in Diverse Communities
Identifying Undiagnosed Alzheimer’s Disease in Understudied Populations
This project uses health records and genetic information to help find Alzheimer's disease that might be missed in Hispanic/Latino and African American individuals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11181533 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people with Alzheimer's disease are not diagnosed, especially within Hispanic/Latino and African American communities. This project aims to improve early detection by looking closely at your electronic health records, specifically how different health conditions develop over time. Researchers will use advanced computer programs to find patterns in these health journeys, combined with genetic information, to better predict who might have undiagnosed Alzheimer's. The goal is to create a more accurate way to identify the disease so people can get care sooner.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on individuals from non-Hispanic white, Hispanic/Latino, and non-Hispanic African American backgrounds whose electronic health records and genetic data are being analyzed.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the studied populations or whose health records are not part of the analyzed data may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease for individuals in underrepresented groups, allowing for timely treatment and future planning.
How similar studies have performed: While some studies have looked at individual health conditions related to Alzheimer's, this project's comprehensive approach using disease trajectories and genetics in understudied populations is novel.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chang, Timothy S — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Chang, Timothy S
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.