NYC study reveals emotional toll of Alzheimer's genetic testing in latinos
NCT ID NCT04471779
First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looked at how receiving genetic risk information for Alzheimer's disease affects Latino adults aged 40-64 in northern Manhattan. Participants were randomly assigned to learn their risk based on family history alone or with an added genetic test (APOE). Researchers measured emotional impact, memory, and health behaviors over 15 months to understand the benefits and drawbacks of sharing this information.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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