Studying Alzheimer's disease in diverse populations in Los Angeles County
Leveraging the Electronic Health Record and Integrating Social and Biological Data to Expand Dementia Research in Understudied Populations in Los Angeles County
This study is looking to learn more about Alzheimer's disease by including people from different backgrounds in Los Angeles, especially those who haven't been studied much before, so we can better understand how it affects everyone and make sure more voices are heard in dementia research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913564 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance our understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by focusing on diverse populations in Los Angeles County. The project utilizes electronic health records to identify and recruit individuals from traditionally understudied groups, including Hispanic/Latinx, Black, and Asian American/Pacific Islander communities. A multidisciplinary team will analyze social, environmental, genomic, and clinical factors to better understand the complexities of Alzheimer's disease. By collaborating with local primary care clinics and communities, the research seeks to lower barriers to participation and improve representation in dementia studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from Hispanic/Latinx, Black, and Asian American/Pacific Islander backgrounds who are at risk for or diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted understudied populations or those who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and tailored interventions for Alzheimer's disease in diverse populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing electronic health records to improve recruitment and understanding of diverse populations in health studies, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vossel, Keith Alan — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Vossel, Keith Alan
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.