Dementia and Nutrition Education for Alzheimer's Disease

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Columbia University

Disqualifiers: No participating child in OSHH

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial explores how educational programs, including Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop, affect understanding and attitudes toward Alzheimer's Disease (AD). It examines whether parents retain their knowledge about dementia over time and if children show positive attitudes when familiar with someone affected by dementia. The trial also aims to include Spanish-speaking families who were initially excluded, to better understand their experiences and enhance support for AD care. Participants should be parents who either participated in a prior trial or were interested but faced language barriers. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity for families to contribute to improving educational approaches for Alzheimer's awareness.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?

Studies have shown that the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program helps people better understand Alzheimer's Disease by educating them about dementia. No specific safety concerns have been reported for this program. It involves no medication or physical procedures, resulting in a generally low risk of side effects.

The program aims to increase knowledge about dementia, reduce stigma, and improve perceptions of those with the condition. As it focuses on education rather than medical treatment, participants primarily engage in learning activities, which are typically easy to manage. No negative effects have been reported from participating in this type of educational program. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Dementia and Nutrition Education program because it explores novel approaches like the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program and My Plate nutritional guidance to support Alzheimer's patients. Unlike traditional treatments that primarily rely on medications to manage symptoms, this trial looks at how lifestyle interventions can play a role in cognitive health. The Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program incorporates music and movement, which could offer a fun and engaging way to stimulate brain function and improve mood. Meanwhile, My Plate focuses on nutritional education, aiming to optimize diet for better brain health. By combining music, movement, and nutrition, this approach could offer a holistic alternative to standard care.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for Alzheimer's Disease?

Research has shown that the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program, which participants in this trial may receive, can enhance community knowledge about dementia and improve understanding of Alzheimer's disease among participants' families. Studies have found that this educational approach increases awareness of dementia symptoms, risk factors, and appropriate responses. The program aims to change perceptions of dementia, particularly in low-income minority groups, fostering more positive attitudes and reducing stigma. Early results suggest that families in the program develop a better understanding and more supportive attitudes towards dementia. This indicates that the program effectively raises awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's disease. ^{1 2 3 6 7}

Who Is on the Research Team?

James M Noble, MD

Principal Investigator

Associate Professor, Taub Institute, Columbia University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for parents who previously participated in the 'Old School Hip Hop RCT' study on dementia education. It includes those who have had regular contact with someone affected by Alzheimer's Disease and aims to include up to 75 Spanish-speaking parents not included before due to language barriers.

Inclusion Criteria

Parent that participated in the OSHH Trial

I was interested in the OSHH Trial but couldn't participate because of a language barrier.

Exclusion Criteria

Did not have a participating child in OSHH Trial

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Initial Study

Initial 3-month study to assess participant knowledge and experiences with Alzheimer's Disease

3 months

Follow-up

Continued follow-up to assess the durability of the program and participant knowledge over a 15-month period

15 months

Extended Follow-up

Long-term follow-up to assess dementia attitudes and knowledge retention from 15 to 48 months post baseline

33 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• My Plate
• Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop

Trial Overview The study tests the long-term impact of a dementia education program ('Old School Hip-Hop') and nutrition education ('My Plate'). It assesses knowledge retention, attitudes towards dementia, and seeks to improve support for Spanish-speaking families affected by Alzheimer's.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

School population with the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program.

Group II: Control Placebo Group 1 Intervention

School population without the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program, but with the My Plate program.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Columbia University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,529

Recruited

2,832,000+

Citations

1. reporter.nih.gov reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9218495

Old SCHOOL Hip Hop: A randomized controlled trial to ... Youth education programs focused on dementia could increase community dementia awareness, improve AD literacy of parents and grandparents of dementia- literate ...

2. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03284112

Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop: Improve Alzheimer's Disease ... It identifies the role of the intervention that participants receive. Types of arms include experimental arm, active comparator arm, placebo comparator arm, ...

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Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop: Improve Alzheimer's Disease ... The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the knowledge of parents and children with respect to dementia symptoms, risk factors, and response before ...

4. aging.networkofcare.org aging.networkofcare.org/sanmateo/CommunityResources/ClinicalTrials/Detail/NCT03284112?keyword=%22Dementia%22

Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop: Improve Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge This intervention therefore addresses a major gap regarding optimal approaches for shifting cultural perceptions of dementia in low-income minority populations ...

5. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24893605/

pilot findings from the Old SCHOOL hip-hop program - PubMed Conclusions: This study suggests our hip-hop health education model may be an effective method to improve AD health literacy.

6. ctv.veeva.com ctv.veeva.com/study/old-school-hip-hop-improve-alzheimers-disease-knowledge

Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop: Improve Alzheimer's Disease ... The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the knowledge of parents and children with respect to dementia symptoms, risk factors, and response before ...

7. withpower.com withpower.com/trial/phase-alzheimer-disease-5-2024-6f735

Educational Program for Alzheimer's Disease ... The research articles do not provide specific safety data for the Educational Program for Alzheimer's ... Old SCHOOL hip-hop program. [2022]. 4. Englandpubmed.