Investigating how environmental factors affect cognitive health in older Black and Latino adults
Environmental Resources for Individual Cognitive Health/Resilience (EnRICH)
This study is looking at how things like air pollution and parks affect the risk of Alzheimer's and related memory issues in older Black and Latino adults, to help find ways to keep their minds healthy and improve their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11087568 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the impact of environmental factors, such as air pollution and green spaces, on the risk of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD) among Black and Latino older adults. It aims to understand how these environmental determinants interact with individual health factors to influence cognitive decline and daily living activities. By examining the combined effects of various environmental exposures over a person's life, the study seeks to identify critical areas for intervention and prevention. The research will focus on the unique experiences of these communities, which have been historically underrepresented in ADRD studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latino adults aged 21 and older who are at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the Black or Latino communities or those under 21 years old may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve cognitive health and reduce the risk of dementia in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on the combined effects of environmental factors on ADRD risk in diverse populations, studies have shown promising results in understanding individual environmental influences on cognitive health.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pescador Jimenez, Marcia Ixchel — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Pescador Jimenez, Marcia Ixchel
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.