Understanding Alzheimer's Disease in Indigenous Communities
Indigenous Cultural Understandings of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias - Research and Engagement (I-CARE)
This study looks at how culture and community affect the experiences of Alzheimer's and related dementias in American Indian and First Nations people, aiming to gather stories that will help create better, culturally sensitive ways to diagnose and care for those with dementia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11091513 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how cultural and community contexts influence the experiences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among American Indian and First Nations populations. It aims to create an ethnographic database that captures the lived experiences of these communities, which will help develop culturally tailored approaches to diagnosis, care, and education. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by Indigenous populations, the research seeks to improve dementia diagnostics and care tools that are culturally appropriate and safe.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian and First Nations individuals experiencing Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients from non-Indigenous backgrounds or those without Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dementia care and outcomes for Indigenous populations.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically addressing Alzheimer's in Indigenous populations, culturally tailored approaches have shown promise in other health areas.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jacklin, Kristen — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Jacklin, Kristen
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.