Investigating brain health and dementia risk in Arab Americans
Brain Health and Ethnic Disparities in ADRD Risk: The Case of Arab Americans
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10829890
This study is looking at how cultural and immigrant backgrounds affect brain health and the risk of Alzheimer's and related conditions in Arab Americans aged 65 and older, and it will compare their results with those of non-Arab Whites to better understand their unique experiences with aging and dementia.
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-10829890 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how cultural and immigrant factors influence brain health and the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) among Arab Americans. By conducting a prevalence study, the project will gather structural MRI and blood-based biomarker data from a representative sample of 600 Arab Americans aged 65 and older in the Detroit area. The study aims to compare these findings with non-Arab Whites to identify differences in brain aging and ADRD risk. This research seeks to clarify the unique experiences of Arab Americans in relation to cognitive aging and dementia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Arab Americans aged 65 and older who are interested in contributing to the understanding of brain health and dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of Arab descent or those younger than 65 years may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and targeted interventions for dementia risk in Arab American populations.
How similar studies have performed: While research on ADRD disparities has been conducted among other ethnic groups, this specific focus on Arab Americans is novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ANTONUCCI, TONI CLAUDETTE — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: ANTONUCCI, TONI CLAUDETTE
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.