Recruiting a Diverse Community for Alzheimer's Blood Test Study
Author Information
Author(s): Larsen Matthew, Li Melody, Burton Melanie, Soke Lisa, George Rickey, Bateman Randall
Primary Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Hypothesis
Can a diverse, community-based population be effectively recruited for an Alzheimer's blood test study?
Conclusion
The SEABIRD study successfully recruited a diverse group of older adults for Alzheimer's research, exceeding diversity goals.
Supporting Evidence
- The study enrolled 1,122 participants to assess the acceptability and accuracy of a blood test for Alzheimer's.
- 23.5% of participants were Black or African American, surpassing the study's diversity goal.
- Participants were recruited through various methods including community events and electronic medical records.
Takeaway
The study shows that it's possible to get a lot of different older people to participate in research about Alzheimer's by using various recruitment methods.
Methodology
Participants completed blood collection, cognitive screening, and surveys about their experiences, with additional tests for a subset.
Participant Demographics
23.5% of participants self-identified as Black or African American, and 25.3% had a high school education or less.
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