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New treatment option for Mild Cognitive Impairment
Official title Natives Engaged in Alzheimers Research - 'Ike Kupuna
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05534607
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will conduct a group randomized trial to test the effects of a hula-based intervention in improving vascular risk factors for ADRD and cognitive complaints and function over 12 months.
- Time commitment: about 12 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- self-reported Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ancestry;
- ages 50+ but not older than 75 (optimal age range for preventing future dementia in people with cognitive impairment, above 75 is not likely to...
- has subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI);
- have a diagnosis of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, or obesity (body-mass-index ≥ 30 kg/m2);
- physically able and willing to engage in moderate physical activity necessary for Hula; and
You likely can't join if
- currently pregnant;
- already actively practicing Hula at least once per week; or
- clinical diagnosis of ADRD (mild to severe); or
- current diagnosed major depressive disorder at moderate or greater stage, or moderate or greater depression on the Center for Epidemiological Studies...
See the full eligibility criteria
- self-reported Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ancestry;
- ages 50+ but not older than 75 (optimal age range for preventing future dementia in people with cognitive impairment, above 75 is not likely to benefit from this study given their advance age);
- has subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI);
- have a diagnosis of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, or obesity (body-mass-index ≥ 30 kg/m2);
- physically able and willing to engage in moderate physical activity necessary for Hula; and
- physician's approval to participate in moderate physical activity
- currently pregnant;
- already actively practicing Hula at least once per week; or
- clinical diagnosis of ADRD (mild to severe); or
- current diagnosed major depressive disorder at moderate or greater stage, or moderate or greater depression on the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Wailuku, Hawaii, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 12 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Wailuku, Hawaii, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.