Old School Hip Hop: Parent Follow-Up & Spanish Speakers Inclusion

NCT06699589 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AAAR5473 - non-R01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 278
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

These are the exploratory aims of the original trial cohort study "Old School Hip Hop RCT (AAAR5473)," which recruited 783 parents.

1. 1.Continued follow-up of these families to learn more about the durability of the program through similar assessments to those used during the pre-specified 3-month initial study timeframe - aiming to understand participant knowledge and personal experiences with family members or friends affected by Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
2. 2.Further examining the degree of comfort with dementia, as measured by a simplified version of the Dementia Attitudes Scale (DAS) focused on observable behaviors in children by their parents - aiming to understand the extent of stigmatization of dementia in communities served by this program, and if the trial impacted evidence of stigma.
3. 3.Enrolling up to 75 parents who primarily spoke Spanish who were originally contacted in the RCT but were not eligible for completion of the original round of surveys given that all study materials were in English. This approach aims to better understand the impact of the program and Alzheimer disease on these families.

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease; Dementia

Keywords

dementia; schools; nutrition; health education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Delayed Dementia Symptom and Response Knowledge Assessment Score

  An instrument with multiple choice questions to assess knowledge of recognition of key signs/symptoms and ability to formulate the correct action plan in response to recognizing dementia. Parents were asked knowledge questions at three timepoints in main trial. This additional fourth time point would capture any changes in delayed knowledge retention (starting at 15-Months post baseline data collection).

  From 15 to 48 months post baseline data collection

• Spanish Dementia Symptom and Response Knowledge Assessment Score (Spanish Speaking Parents)

  Spanish Translated instrument with multiple choice questions to assess knowledge of recognition of key signs/symptoms and ability to formulate the correct action plan in response to recognizing dementia.

  From 2.5 to 6 years post student baseline collection

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Spanish Parent Semi-Structured Interview

  From 2.5 to 6 years post student baseline collection

• Adapted Dementia Attitude Scale for Children & Parents

  From 15 to 48 months post baseline data collection

• Spanish Adapted Dementia Attitude Scale for Children & Parents (Spanish Speaking Parents)

  From 2.5 to 6 years post student baseline collection

Study Arms (2)

Control

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

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

Behavioral: My Plate (Nutrition Education)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

School population with the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program.

Behavioral: Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop (Dementia Education)

Interventions

Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop (Dementia Education) BEHAVIORAL

A school-based intervention called "Old S.C.H.O.O.L. Hip-Hop" (OSHH) or Seniors Can Have Optimal aging and Ongoing Longevity, to educate 4th and 5th grade students (ages 9-11y) about key dementia signs and symptoms, basic pathophysiology of Alzheimer disease, and the importance of early recognition, care-seeking behavior, and preventative measures (lifelong healthy lifestyle decisions). The intervention is delivered in a classroom or school auditorium setting, using an innovative, modular, multimedia program and home-based activities, to increase parental and family dementia literacy.

Intervention

My Plate (Nutrition Education) BEHAVIORAL

The program selected for the control arm, "My Plate," will address nutrition, physical activity, and obesity education. This program was selected because nutrition, physical activity, and wellness programs are now being incorporated into New York City public school curriculums as part of a legislative directive. Trained facilitators will conduct "My Plate" as an entry point for the USDA's My Plate nutrition program. Students will learn about My Plate across the 3-day one-hour-a-day program.

Control

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Parent that participated in the OSHH Trial
• Parent that expressed interest in participating, but originally excluded from OSHH Trial due to language barrier

You may not qualify if:

• Did not have a participating child in OSHH Trial

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Columbia University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Columbia University

New York, New York, 10032, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease; Dementia; Health Education

Interventions

Nutrition Assessment

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Tauopathies; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders; Adherence Interventions; Medication Adherence; Patient Compliance; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Health Behavior; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Epidemiologic Measurements; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Officials

• James M Noble, MD

  Associate Professor, Taub Institute, Columbia University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 19, 2024
• First Posted: November 21, 2024
• Study Start: September 11, 2019
• Primary Completion: March 4, 2025
• Study Completion: March 4, 2025
• Last Updated: June 27, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)