Understanding brain aging and dementia in diverse populations
Clinical Core
['FUNDING_P30'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · NIH-10890762
This study is looking at how different people age and how conditions like Alzheimer's disease affect them, especially focusing on older adults from African American and Hispanic communities, to help improve care and treatment for dementia.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAVIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10890762 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on advancing the understanding of healthy brain aging and dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, among diverse populations, including significant representation from African American and Hispanic communities. The study involves maintaining a Longitudinal Diversity Cohort, which includes a wide range of older adults who are followed annually to collect various health data and cognitive assessments. By examining the differences in cognitive trajectories and risk factors across diverse groups, the research aims to provide insights that could lead to better care and treatment options for those affected by dementia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include older adults, particularly those who are cognitively normal or mildly impaired, especially from African American and Hispanic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced dementia or those outside the targeted demographic groups may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, particularly for underrepresented populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in studying diverse populations in dementia research, indicating that this approach is both valuable and necessary.
Where this research is happening
DAVIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS — DAVIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TOMASZEWSKI-FARIAS, SARAH E — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
- Study coordinator: TOMASZEWSKI-FARIAS, SARAH 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.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome