Investigating risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Kenyan adults.
Measurement and Analysis of Aging, Cognition and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) Risk Factors at Midlife in the Kenya Life Panel Survey (KLPS)
This study is looking at what might increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's and related dementias in Kenyan adults aged 35 to 43, by exploring how their health, education, and social attitudes have changed since childhood.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11082349 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the risk factors associated with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) among Kenyan adults. By utilizing the Kenya Life Panel Survey (KLPS), which has tracked a cohort of individuals since childhood, the study aims to gather detailed cognitive and health data from participants aged 35 to 43. The research will analyze how various factors, including health, education, and social attitudes, influence the development of AD/ADRD over time. This comprehensive approach allows for a unique examination of cognitive changes and risk factors throughout different life stages.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Kenyan adults aged 35 to 43 who have been part of the Kenya Life Panel Survey.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 35 to 43 or those not part of the Kenya Life Panel Survey may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention strategies for Alzheimer's disease in Sub-Saharan Africa.
How similar studies have performed: While research on Alzheimer's disease in Sub-Saharan Africa is limited, similar longitudinal studies in other regions have successfully identified risk factors for dementia.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miguel, Edward Andrew — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Miguel, Edward Andrew
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.