Understanding Alzheimer's disease disparities in minority populations
Official title: HABS-HD - Core E - Disparities & Outreach Core
Funded at University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr · NIH-10916338 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to understand why Alzheimer's disease affects African American communities more and aims to work with people in the Dallas Fort-Worth area to create better ways to prevent and treat the condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Worth, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $727,929 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG078109-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916338 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include African American individuals, as well as Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites, who are experiencing cognitive aging or related disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted ethnic and racial minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders among ethnic and racial minority populations, particularly African Americans. It aims to improve outcomes by engaging communities in the Dallas Fort-Worth area to better understand the reasons behind the increased prevalence of these conditions. The study employs a community-based approach to recruit diverse participants and gather data on cognitive aging, utilizing advanced biomarkers for analysis. By fostering community relationships, the project seeks to develop tailored prevention and treatment strategies for these populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for Alzheimer's disease in minority populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community engagement strategies for recruiting diverse populations in health studies, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr
Fort Worth, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'bryant, Sid E — University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr
- Study coordinator: O'bryant, Sid E
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.