Remote blood collection from older adults in the Brain Health Registry for plasma biomarker and genetic analysis

Juliet Fockler*, Miriam T. Ashford, Joseph Eichenbaum, Taylor Howell, Aniekan Ekanem, Derek Flenniken, Alexander Happ, Diana Truran, R. Scott Mackin, Kaj Blennow, Eran Halperin, Giovanni Coppola, Michael W. Weiner, Rachel L. Nosheny

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Introduction: Use of online registries to efficiently identify older adults with cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an approach with growing evidence for feasibility and validity. Linked biomarker and registry data can facilitate AD clinical research. Methods: We collected blood for plasma biomarker and genetic analysis from older adult Brain Health Registry (BHR) participants, evaluated feasibility, and estimated associations between demographic variables and study participation. Results: Of 7150 participants invited to the study, 864 (12%) enrolled and 629 (73%) completed remote blood draws. Participants reported high study acceptability. Those from underrepresented ethnocultural and educational groups were less likely to participate. Discussion: This study demonstrates the challenges of remote blood collection from a large representative sample of older adults. Remote blood collection from > 600 participants within a short timeframe demonstrates the feasibility of our approach, which can be expanded for efficient collection of plasma AD biomarker and genetic data.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2627-2636
Number of pages10
JournalAlzheimer's and Dementia
Volume18
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2022
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
California Department of Public Health Alzheimer's Disease ProgramRFA18‐10612
California Department of Public Health, University of Michigan
Connie and Kevin Shanahan
Dagmar Dolby Family Fund
Drew Foundation
Genentech Health Equity Innovations Fund
National Science Foundation
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Defense
National Institute on AgingR33AG062867, K01AG055692
National Institute on Aging
Alzheimer's Association
Larry L. Hillblom Foundation
Siemens USA
California Department of Public Health18‐10929
California Department of Public Health
Biogen

    Keywords

    • Alzheimer's disease
    • acceptability
    • aging research
    • brain health registry
    • education
    • engagement
    • ethnicity
    • feasibility
    • genetics
    • internet
    • plasma biomarkers
    • race
    • research registry

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