Small cash incentive could boost diversity in Alzheimer's studies

NCT ID NCT07218120

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether offering a $25 gift card encourages older adults from diverse backgrounds to join an Alzheimer's prevention registry. Researchers will recruit 400 people aged 50+ at community events, comparing the gift card to a non-cash gift. The goal is to see if small financial incentives improve enrollment and make research more representative.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: financial incentive ($25 gift card)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that small financial rewards help bring more diverse people into Alzheimer's research, making future trials more inclusive.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on recruitment methods, not a treatment. The results may not apply to other settings or diseases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY SUBJECTS MEMORY DECLINE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northgate Gonzalez Market
RECRUITING

Chula Vista, California, 91919, United States

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