Understanding Alzheimer's disease in diverse populations
The Health & Aging Brain Study - Health Disparities (HABS-HD)
This study is looking into how Alzheimer's disease affects African American and Hispanic communities, aiming to understand the biological factors involved and gather important health information to help improve care for these groups.
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 ID | NIH-10916327 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the biological mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias, focusing on how these conditions affect African American and Hispanic communities. It aims to gather data on various biomarkers and health disparities through community-based cohorts, utilizing advanced imaging and genetic analysis. By including diverse populations, the study seeks to ensure that findings are relevant to a broader segment of the U.S. population, particularly those who are currently underrepresented in AD research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include African American and Hispanic individuals aged 21 and older who are at risk for or diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the African American or Hispanic communities, or those under 21 years old, may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and interventions for Alzheimer's disease that are tailored to diverse populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in studying Alzheimer's disease in diverse populations, but this specific approach focusing on health disparities is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Fort Worth, United States
- 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 below.