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ArticleDementia and neurocognitive disorders2024

Korea-Registries to Overcome Dementia and Accelerate Dementia Research (K-ROAD): A Cohort for Dementia Research and Ethnic-Specific Insights.

Hyemin Jang, Daeun Shin, Yeshin Kim, Ko Woon Kim, Juyoun Lee, Jun Pyo Kim, Hee Jin Kim, Soo Hyun Cho, Si Eun Kim, Duk L Na and 2 more

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Hyemin JangDepartment of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3152-1274
Daeun ShinDepartment of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4834-1026
Yeshin KimDepartment of Neurology, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4643-5478
Ko Woon KimDepartment of Neurology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4564-9714
Juyoun LeeDepartment of Neurology, Chungnam National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5075-0991
Jun Pyo KimDepartment of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4376-3107
Hee Jin KimDepartment of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3186-9441
Soo Hyun ChoDepartment of Neurology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4262-1468
Si Eun KimDepartment of Neurology, Inje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0429-5486
Duk L NaDepartment of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0098-7592
Sang Won SeoDepartment of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8747-0122
K-ROAD Study Groups

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, is a significant global health concern, with early diagnosis and treatment development being critical goals. While numerous cohorts have advanced dementia research, there is a lack of comprehensive data on ethnic differences, particularly for the Korean population. The Korea-Registries to Overcome Dementia and Accelerate Dementia Research (K-ROAD) aims to establish a large-scale, hospital-based dementia cohort to address this gap, with a focus on understanding disease progression, developing early diagnostics, and supporting treatment advancements specific to the Korean population. Methods: K-ROAD comprises multiple prospective cohorts. Participants underwent clinical evaluations, neuroimaging, and biomarker analysis, with data collected on a range of clinical and genomic markers. Results: As of December 2023, K-ROAD has recruited over 5,800 participants, including individuals across the Alzheimer's clinical syndrome, subcortical vascular cognitive impairment, and frontotemporal dementia spectra. Preliminary findings highlight significant ethnic differences in amyloid positivity, cognitive decline, and biomarker profiles, compared to Western cohorts. Conclusions: The K-ROAD cohort offers a unique and critical resource for dementia research, providing insights into ethnic-specific disease characteristics and biomarker profiles. These findings will contribute to the development of personalized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to dementia, enhancing global understanding of the disease.

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