Investigating Alzheimer's disease and cognitive aging in Latinos
Study of Latinos-Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging-Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how Alzheimer's and related dementias impact Latino communities, especially since more cases are expected in the future, and it invites participants to help us learn about the connections between heart health and memory changes over ten years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10766270 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how Alzheimer's disease and related dementias affect the Latino population, particularly as they are projected to experience a significant increase in cases. The study will collect extensive data over ten years, including cognitive assessments, MRI scans, and detailed cardiovascular health information. By examining these factors, the research aims to uncover the links between cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline in Latinos, addressing a critical gap in current knowledge. Participants will contribute to a unique cohort that combines advanced biomarkers and sociocultural data to enhance understanding of neurocognitive aging.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latino individuals aged 21 and older who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Latino or those who do not have risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for Alzheimer's disease specifically tailored for the Latino community.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on Alzheimer's disease in various populations, this specific focus on Latinos with deep cardiovascular phenotyping is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gonzalez, Hector M — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Gonzalez, Hector M
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.