Potential of low-field MRI for increasing participation of Filipino Americans and underrepresented populations in Alzheimer's and dementia research.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lack of racial and ethnic minority representation in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) research studies leads to inaccurate trial results and health outcomes disparities. This study examines barriers to ADRD research participation in under-studied Filipino American participants and explores the potential of low-field magnetic resonance imaging (LF-MRI) to mitigate these barriers.

Methods

We utilized GIS mapping to analyze demographic differences across geographic distances from Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) in the United States. The number of visits in racial and ethnic minority populations was examined using regression analysis of participant data from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC). Surveys and interviews were

SUBMITTER: Lamoca M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12518030 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature