Understanding Alzheimer's disease in American Indian elders
Official title: The Voices of our Elders
Funded at Wabanaki Health and Wellness · NIH-10914150 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into how common Alzheimer's and related memory issues are among American Indian elders aged 55 and older in the eastern U.S., and it aims to understand their specific health challenges so that better support and health programs can be created for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wabanaki Health and Wellness NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bangor, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $542,576 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142115-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914150 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are American Indians aged 55 and older living in the eastern United States.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the American Indian community or those younger than 55 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the prevalence and impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) among American Indian elders, particularly those aged 55 and older in the eastern United States. It aims to systematically characterize cognitive impairment and ADRD within these communities, addressing the unique health challenges they face, including higher rates of risk factors like hypertension and diabetes. The study will involve partnerships with local tribes and universities to gather data and develop effective public health interventions tailored to this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in American Indian communities.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on dementia in American Indians in other regions, this research is novel as it focuses specifically on the eastern U.S. population.
Where this research is happening
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Wabanaki Health and Wellness
Bangor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johansson, Patrik Lennart — Wabanaki Health and Wellness
- Study coordinator: Johansson, Patrik Lennart
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.