Understanding Alzheimer's disease in African Americans
Innovative Deep Phenotyping of African Americans at Risk for Alzheimers disease
This study is all about helping African American older adults by finding better ways to detect Alzheimer's disease early, using special tests that fit their health needs, and making it easy for them to participate from home or with transportation for important scans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11041129 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the understanding and early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders specifically in African American older adults. It aims to address the significant under-representation of this population in clinical research by employing innovative cognitive and biomarker assessments tailored to their unique health profiles. The study will utilize home-based assessments and provide transportation for necessary imaging studies, making participation more accessible. By deeply phenotyping African Americans, the research seeks to enhance the diagnostic and prognostic capabilities of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American older adults who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or those who do not have a risk for Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better early detection and tailored therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease in African American populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using home-based assessments and culturally tailored approaches to engage diverse populations in Alzheimer's research.
Where this research is happening
Coral Gables, United States
- University of Miami School of Medicine — Coral Gables, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Loewenstein, David — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Loewenstein, David
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.