Between Reality and Representation: Exclusion of Subpopulations in Anti‐Amyloid Therapy
Patients receiving anti-amyloid therapy are largely biased towards White race and non-hispanic individuals. Individuals with dementia comprised the majority of individuals receiving anti-amyloid therapy. These data reveal significant disparities in access to anti-amyloid therapy. The low inclusion of Black and Hispanic populations compromises the generalizability of clinical outcomes and reflects broader systemic inequities. Initiating therapy predominantly at the dementia stage suggests missed opportunities for early diagnosis and may attenuate treatment benefits. Addressing these disparities through inclusive trial design, public health policy, and cost reduction is essential to ensure equitable access and maximize the impact of disease-modifying therapies in AD.
Authors
- Sephora Sabrina Candido de Almeida
- Diogo Haddad Santos
- Yngrid Dieguez Ferreira
- Eduardo R. Zimmer
- Ana Carolina Gomes
- Wyllians D Borelli
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (BR)
- Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70861_108895
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00