NCT00059410

Brief Summary

The TIPS Study, or Treatment and Illness Perceptions Survey, is a study funded by the national Alzheimer's Association to learn more about differences between African Americans' and Whites' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences related to Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study involves a one-time 30-minute telephone survey in which participants are asked about a range of topics related to AD, including their personal experiences, their beliefs about the disease's symptoms and risk factors, and their attitude toward possible future treatment options. Information from the survey will be used to develop more culturally sensitive health education and healthcare services for persons with AD.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
210

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2003

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2003

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 24, 2003

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 28, 2003

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2005

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

December 11, 2009

Status Verified

February 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

2.7 years

First QC Date

April 24, 2003

Last Update Submit

December 10, 2009

Conditions

Keywords

Alzheimer diseaseCaregiversAfrican AmericansPerceptionsCultural Competency

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Three groups of participants are sought to take part in the survey:
  • primary caregivers(current or former) of persons with AD, or related memory disorders
  • adult children and siblings of people with AD or related memory disorders
  • adults age 40 and older without immediate family history of AD or related memory disorders

You may not qualify if:

  • Not fluent in English
  • Cognitive impairment that would preclude responding to a 30-minute telephone survey

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Boston University School of Medicine, Alzheimer's Disease Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Roberts JS, Connell CM. Illness representations among first-degree relatives of people with Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord. 2000 Jul-Sep;14(3):129-136,Discussion 127-8. doi: 10.1097/00002093-200007000-00003.

    PMID: 10994653BACKGROUND
  • Roberts JS. Anticipating response to predictive genetic testing for Alzheimer's disease: a survey of first-degree relatives. Gerontologist. 2000 Feb;40(1):43-52. doi: 10.1093/geront/40.1.43.

    PMID: 10750312BACKGROUND
  • Roberts JS, Connell CM, Cisewski D, Hipps YG, Demissie S, Green RC. Differences between African Americans and whites in their perceptions of Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord. 2003 Jan-Mar;17(1):19-26. doi: 10.1097/00002093-200301000-00003.

    PMID: 12621316BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DementiaBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesTauopathiesNeurodegenerative DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Scott Roberts, PhD

    Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 24, 2003

First Posted

April 28, 2003

Study Start

January 1, 2003

Primary Completion

September 1, 2005

Study Completion

September 1, 2005

Last Updated

December 11, 2009

Record last verified: 2008-02

Locations