Investigating health issues in older American Indians, particularly Alzheimer's disease.
Official title: Wabanaki NARCH
Funded at Wabanaki Health and Wellness · NIH-10914146 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into the health issues faced by American Indian elders, especially those dealing with Alzheimer’s and similar conditions, to better understand their needs and improve health support for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wabanaki Health and Wellness NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bangor, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,097,911 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142115-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914146 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian individuals aged 65 and older, particularly those from the Wabanaki tribes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the American Indian community or those younger than 65 may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the health challenges faced by American Indians aged 65 and older, particularly concerning Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. It aims to establish the Wabanaki Native American Research Center for Health, which will gather and analyze health data specific to this population. By partnering with Wabanaki Public Health and Washington State University, the project seeks to address the growing health needs of these communities as their elder population increases significantly. The research will explore the prevalence and economic impact of cognitive impairments among American Indian elders, filling a critical gap in existing health data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions in older American Indians.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically targeting this demographic, similar studies have shown success in addressing health disparities in other minority populations.
Where this research is happening
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Wabanaki Health and Wellness
Bangor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sockabasin, Lisa — Wabanaki Health and Wellness
- Study coordinator: Sockabasin, Lisa
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.