Investigating Alzheimer's disease risk and ethnic factors in Arab Americans
Azheimer's Disease Risk and Ethnic Factors: the Case of Arab Americans- Administrative Supplement for Increased Costs
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10629530
This study is looking at how being Arab American and an immigrant might affect the risk of Alzheimer's disease, especially in the Detroit area, and it aims to create helpful tools in Arabic to better understand and support those with memory issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10629530 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how ethnicity and immigrant status affect the risk of Alzheimer's disease among Arab Americans, particularly in the metro-Detroit area. It aims to characterize cognitive health and identify social factors that influence Alzheimer's risk in this underrepresented population. The study will also develop Arabic-language assessment tools for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's disease, which are currently lacking. By gathering data through face-to-face interactions, the research seeks to fill critical gaps in knowledge regarding racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer's disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Arab Americans aged 21 and older who are interested in cognitive health and Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Arab Americans or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and assessment of Alzheimer's disease risk in Arab Americans, potentially informing better prevention and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While research on Alzheimer's disease has been conducted in various populations, this specific focus on Arab Americans is novel and addresses a significant gap in existing literature.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: AJROUCH, KRISTINE J. — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: AJROUCH, KRISTINE J.
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.
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