Understanding Alzheimer's Risk in Hispanics/Latinos Using Digital Information
Identifying Digital Phenotypes of Risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Among Hispanics/Latinos
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-11088846
This project aims to find early signs of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Hispanic/Latino individuals by looking at everyday behaviors collected through smartphones and wearable devices.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11088846 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We know that Alzheimer's disease and related dementias often begin years before symptoms appear, and early detection is key for future treatments. This project uses smart technology like your phone and wearable devices to passively collect information about your daily activities, such as sleep patterns, walking speed, and physical activity. By applying artificial intelligence to this digital health data, we hope to identify subtle changes that could signal an increased risk for dementia. This approach is especially important for Hispanic/Latino communities, who are at higher risk and often diagnosed later.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates would be Hispanic/Latino individuals who are interested in contributing to research on early Alzheimer's risk and are willing to use digital devices for data collection.
Not a fit: Patients already diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not directly benefit from this early detection research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to detect Alzheimer's disease and related dementias much earlier, allowing for timely interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary work has shown that similar digital health data and machine learning models can accurately distinguish between people with and without mild cognitive impairment.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MOORE, RAEANNE CRISTINE — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: MOORE, RAEANNE CRISTINE
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.