Investigating Alzheimer's Disease risk factors in Arab Americans
Alzheimer's Disease Risk and Ethnic Factors: The Case of Arab Americans
This study is looking at how factors like social connections and being an immigrant might affect the risk of Alzheimer's Disease in Arab Americans aged 65 and older living in the metro-Detroit area, and it hopes to gather insights that can help healthcare providers support both English and Arabic speakers better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10430076 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the risk of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) among Arab Americans aged 65 and older, particularly in the metro-Detroit area. It aims to collect data from 600 participants to assess cognitive health and identify how immigrant factors and social networks influence AD risk. By comparing this group with existing data from black and white older adults, the study seeks to uncover health disparities related to ethnicity. The findings will help healthcare providers better assess and address AD in both English and Arabic-speaking Arab Americans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Arab Americans aged 65 and older living in the metro-Detroit area.
Not a fit: Patients outside the Arab American community or those younger than 65 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and tailored interventions for Alzheimer's Disease among Arab American seniors.
How similar studies have performed: This research is novel as it specifically targets the Arab American population, which has not been extensively studied in relation to Alzheimer's Disease.
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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.