Understanding cognitive impairment in diverse populations with Alzheimer's disease
Recruitment and Retention Core
This study is looking for 2,250 people from different backgrounds who have memory concerns and certain brain changes, to help us understand how these issues develop over time and what causes them, all while making sure everyone feels included and supported throughout the process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10929354 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on recruiting a diverse group of 2,250 participants, including Black, Hispanic, and White individuals, who have cognitive complaints and incidental white matter hyperintensities. The study aims to assess their cognitive impairment at the beginning and over time to better understand how these impairments develop and their underlying causes. Utilizing community-based participatory research methods, the project will implement innovative digital outreach tools to engage and retain participants throughout the study period. This approach ensures that the research is inclusive and representative of various communities affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from Black, Hispanic, and White backgrounds who have cognitive complaints and incidental white matter hyperintensities.
Not a fit: Patients without cognitive complaints or those who do not belong to the targeted demographic groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for cognitive impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease in diverse populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized community-based participatory methods to engage diverse populations in health studies, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, David K — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Johnson, David K
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.