Creating a Path Forward: Diverse Representation in Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Disease

Release: 3/27/2023 (no credits available)

Faculty

Peggye Dilworth-Anderson, PhD
Professor, Dept of Health Policy and Management
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

James E. Galvin, MD, MPH
Professor of Neurology
University of Miami

Victor Narcisse, MD, FACP
Associate Division Head, Hospital Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital

Copyright Statement with Logo Home Office
Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601
Alzheimer's Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
© 2021 Alzheimer’s Association®. All rights reserved.
Target Audience / Intended Audience This activity is intended for primary care clinicians including internists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants as well as specialists who work with patients with cognitive impairment or dementia.
Statement of Need / Activity Purpose

Clinical trial participation is low amongst diverse populations. The purpose of this course is so we to increase awareness on the importance of representation and provide clinicians with the tools and resources to effectively communicate around clinical trials and recruit their patients.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this webinar you will learn:

  • Explain the importance of representation in clinical trials.
  • Address barriers to clinical trial participation for Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Identify strategies to refer underrepresented populations to clinical trials in your practice.
Faculty Disclosures

Disclosures- Faculty reports the following relationship(s)

Individuals in control of content have disclosed the following:

James Galvin, MD, MPH – Consultant, Alpha-Cognition, Biogen, Cognivue, Eisai, Genentech, Roche

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. The remaining course director(s), planner(s), faculty, and reviewer(s) of this activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Hardware and Software Requirements

Hardware and Software Requirements

  1. Active internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problems while viewing any media (audio/video).
  2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)
    • Windows OS 7.0 and higher.
    • MAC OS “Mountain Lion” and higher.
  3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 40.0 or higher
  4. Peripherals: Speakers for audio.
  5. Adobe Reader to print certificate. Click here to download Adobe Reader for free.