https://pittplusme.org/study/1816
Survey to Enhance Diversity in Research
STUDY BASICS
Adults from racially diverse backgrounds are needed to help researchers better understand how to increase participation in Alzheimer’s disease research. This research study involves viewing a video about Alzheimer's research and completing an online survey. Participants will be compensated with an electronic gift card.
STUDY PURPOSE
Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common cause of dementia, leads to a steady decline in memory and other mental, social, and behavioral functioning. More research is needed to help better understand the best ways to identify, prevent, and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
The purpose of this study is to find out how people of different backgrounds react to videos about an Alzheimer’s disease research project. Researchers hope their findings lead to better ways to promote Alzheimer’s disease research in the future.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Adults aged 40 and up
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
This study involves a one-time online survey that takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. The survey includes questions about you, your memory, and your attitudes about research. Participants will also be asked to view a 2-minute video.
Interested participants will be asked to complete an initial screening survey to find out if they are eligible for the study. The survey link will be sent by email.
IRB: STUDY20030044
- RIDE Implementation Survey
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Jennifer Lingler
Jennifer Hagerty Lingler, PhD, MA, CRNP, FAAN, is an Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and director of the Outreach, Recruitment & Education Core at the Pitt’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). Dr. Lingler’s research focuses on provider-patient communication, health behaviors, and psychosocial and ethical implications of late-life cognitive impairment.
MEET THE COORDINATOR
Uchenna Mbawuike
Uchenna Mbawuike is a research specialist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and is coordinating recruitment for the RIDE Survey Study. She is also a Master’s student at Pitt’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. She received a graduate certificate in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from Pitt and an undergraduate degree in Biology from Syracuse University. Her current research interests include the biological and behavioral factors in healthy aging and racial disparities in Alzheimer's disease.