Understanding how to enroll diverse Latinos in brain donation studies for Alzheimer's research
Official title: Pathways to enrolling diverse Latinos in autopsy studies: Insights from a largelongitudinal study
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11019707 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to understand why Latino individuals might want to participate in brain donation studies for Alzheimer's and related conditions, so we can create helpful materials and make it easier for them to get involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $116,252 |
| NIH project number | 5K01AG076962-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11019707 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino individuals who are considering participation in brain donation studies related to Alzheimer's disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of Latino descent or those who are not interested in participating in brain donation studies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on exploring the motivations and intentions of Latino individuals regarding participation in brain donation studies related to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). The project aims to develop culturally-tailored educational materials and a survey instrument to better understand and enhance participation in these studies. By engaging with the community and utilizing mixed methods, the research seeks to identify barriers and facilitators to consent for brain donation, particularly in Latino populations. The findings could lead to improved recruitment strategies for future studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased participation of diverse Latino populations in Alzheimer's research, ultimately contributing to better understanding and treatment of the disease.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in community engagement for diverse populations, this specific focus on Latino participation in brain donation studies is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morlett Paredes, Alejandra — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Morlett Paredes, Alejandra
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.