Improving participation of Asian Americans in Alzheimer's research
Core B: B-HEARD Core
This study is all about helping older Asian Americans and Canadians learn more about Alzheimer's disease and encouraging them to take part in research by providing information and resources that are easy to understand and culturally relevant.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10878673 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the involvement of older Asian Americans and Canadians in studies related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It focuses on creating educational and outreach tools that are culturally and linguistically tailored to engage this community effectively. The project will utilize community-based participatory research methods and will provide resources in multiple languages to ensure accessibility. By fostering better understanding and awareness of Alzheimer's research, the initiative seeks to recruit and retain participants in ongoing studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are older Asian Americans and Canadians who are interested in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Asian Americans or Canadians may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased representation of Asian Americans in Alzheimer's research, ultimately improving the understanding and treatment of the disease in this population.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized community-based participatory approaches to enhance minority participation in health studies, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Van My Ta — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Park, Van My Ta
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.