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This article aims to provide a framework for recruiting Black men in biomedical research, particularly for AD\/ADRD caregiver studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>METHODS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We combined multiple recruitment strategies, both virtual, due to the COVID\u201019 pandemic, and in\u2010person, that focused on a culturally informed community engagement approach. Through partnerships with local organizations, including faith\u2010based groups, we developed recruitment strategies based on their expert recommendations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Of the\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00a0=\u00a0180 participants recruited,\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00a0=\u00a077 participated in this study,\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00a0=\u00a037 caregivers and\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00a0=\u00a040 non\u2010caregivers. The mean age of participants was 58.17 years, and the average participant had earned a master's degree.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>DISCUSSION<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This pilot study encompassed a synergistic strategy approach that combined three methods to recruit, engage, and retain Black men in biomedical research. 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