Promoting exercise to lower Alzheimer's risk in African Americans
Reducing African Americans' Alzheimer's Disease Risk Through Exercise-MCI Cohort (RAATE-MCI)
This study is looking at how regular exercise can help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease for African Americans, especially those who have mild cognitive impairment, by improving brain health and slowing down memory loss.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11085111 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on how regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease among African Americans, particularly those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The study aims to promote exercise as a way to improve cognitive function and potentially alter the progression of neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's. By evaluating the effects of exercise on brain health, the research seeks to address health disparities in Alzheimer's prevalence among African Americans. Participants will engage in structured physical activity programs to assess the benefits on cognitive and neurological health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or those without mild cognitive impairment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective exercise-based interventions that significantly lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in African American populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults, suggesting that this approach may be effective for the target population as well.
Where this research is happening
Baton Rouge, United States
- Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr — Baton Rouge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newton, Robert Lee — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Newton, Robert Lee
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.