Trial Outcomes & Findings for Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop: Improve Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge (NCT NCT03284112)
NCT ID: NCT03284112
Last Updated: 2025-10-23
Results Overview
OSHH Program effectiveness of educating parents at 1-week post and 3-months post intervention using a 7-item scale: ASK-AD 7 (Assess Symptoms and Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease - 7 Questions). Minimum value is 0 and maximum value is 7. Higher scores indicate greater number of questions answered correctly, indicating a better outcome.
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
2244 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
Baseline (1 week up to 15 weeks prior to Intervention Day 1), 1-week post-intervention (1 week up to 13 weeks post-Intervention Day 3, but always before 3-month intervention), and 3-months post-intervention (10 to 24 weeks post-intervention Day 1)
Results posted on
2025-10-23
Participant Flow
NYC schools were recruited \& enrolled from September 9, 2018 through February 27, 2023. Once each school agreed to participate, parents \& students were recruited. Then each school was randomized into either Control or Intervention arm.
Unit of analysis: Schools
Participant milestones
| Measure |
Control Students & Parents
School \& parent population without the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program, but with the My Plate program.
My Plate: 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.
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Intervention Students & Parents
School \& parent population with the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program.
Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop: 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.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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1175 14
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1069 14
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Overall Study
Parents Started
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401 14
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382 14
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Overall Study
Children Started
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774 14
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687 14
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Overall Study
Parents Completed
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344 14
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349 14
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Overall Study
Children Completed
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741 14
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665 14
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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1085 14
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1014 14
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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90 0
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55 0
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Each row indicates parents \& students which were treated as two separate groups. The number of parents + number of students who completed a baseline measure = overall population.
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Control Students
n=774 Participants
School population without the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program, but with the My Plate program.
My Plate: 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.
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Intervention Students
n=687 Participants
School population with the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program.
Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop: 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.
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Control Parents
n=401 Participants
Parents of school population without the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program, but with the My Plate program.
My Plate: 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.
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Intervention Parents
n=382 Participants
Parents of school population with the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program. Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop: 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 familv dementia literacy.
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Total
n=2244 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Customized
<18 years
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774 Participants
n=774 Participants
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687 Participants
n=687 Participants
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0 Participants
n=401 Participants
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0 Participants
n=382 Participants
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1461 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Age, Customized
18-64 years
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0 Participants
n=774 Participants
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0 Participants
n=687 Participants
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387 Participants
n=401 Participants
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369 Participants
n=382 Participants
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756 Participants
n=2244 Participants
|
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Age, Customized
>=65 years
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0 Participants
n=774 Participants
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0 Participants
n=687 Participants
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4 Participants
n=401 Participants
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6 Participants
n=382 Participants
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10 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Age, Customized
Unknown/Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=774 Participants
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0 Participants
n=687 Participants
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10 Participants
n=401 Participants
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7 Participants
n=382 Participants
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17 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
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362 Participants
n=774 Participants
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374 Participants
n=687 Participants
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354 Participants
n=401 Participants
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325 Participants
n=382 Participants
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1415 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
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334 Participants
n=774 Participants
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274 Participants
n=687 Participants
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42 Participants
n=401 Participants
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47 Participants
n=382 Participants
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697 Participants
n=2244 Participants
|
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Sex/Gender, Customized
Unknown/Not Reported
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78 Participants
n=774 Participants
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39 Participants
n=687 Participants
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5 Participants
n=401 Participants
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10 Participants
n=382 Participants
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132 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
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17 Participants
n=774 Participants
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9 Participants
n=687 Participants
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19 Participants
n=401 Participants
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9 Participants
n=382 Participants
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54 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
|
3 Participants
n=774 Participants
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0 Participants
n=687 Participants
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3 Participants
n=401 Participants
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0 Participants
n=382 Participants
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6 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
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158 Participants
n=774 Participants
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214 Participants
n=687 Participants
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209 Participants
n=401 Participants
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232 Participants
n=382 Participants
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813 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
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52 Participants
n=774 Participants
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38 Participants
n=687 Participants
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54 Participants
n=401 Participants
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43 Participants
n=382 Participants
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187 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown/Not Reported (Other)
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544 Participants
n=774 Participants
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426 Participants
n=687 Participants
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116 Participants
n=401 Participants
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98 Participants
n=382 Participants
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1184 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
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106 Participants
n=774 Participants
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87 Participants
n=687 Participants
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118 Participants
n=401 Participants
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97 Participants
n=382 Participants
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408 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Hispanic
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218 Participants
n=774 Participants
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245 Participants
n=687 Participants
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268 Participants
n=401 Participants
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267 Participants
n=382 Participants
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998 Participants
n=2244 Participants
|
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown
|
450 Participants
n=774 Participants
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355 Participants
n=687 Participants
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15 Participants
n=401 Participants
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18 Participants
n=382 Participants
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838 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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774 Participants
n=774 Participants
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687 Participants
n=687 Participants
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401 Participants
n=401 Participants
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382 Participants
n=382 Participants
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2244 Participants
n=2244 Participants
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Baseline Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Using ASK-AD 7
Students Pre-Test: Immediately Before Intervention
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2.98 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.93 • n=774 Participants • Each row indicates parents \& students which were treated as two separate groups. The number of parents + number of students who completed a baseline measure = overall population.
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2.75 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.97 • n=687 Participants • Each row indicates parents \& students which were treated as two separate groups. The number of parents + number of students who completed a baseline measure = overall population.
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2.87 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.95 • n=1461 Participants • Each row indicates parents \& students which were treated as two separate groups. The number of parents + number of students who completed a baseline measure = overall population.
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Baseline Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Using ASK-AD 7
Parents Pre-Test: Before Intervention
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—
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5.13 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.77 • n=401 Participants • Each row indicates parents \& students which were treated as two separate groups. The number of parents + number of students who completed a baseline measure = overall population.
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5.24 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.70 • n=382 Participants • Each row indicates parents \& students which were treated as two separate groups. The number of parents + number of students who completed a baseline measure = overall population.
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5.18 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.74 • n=783 Participants • Each row indicates parents \& students which were treated as two separate groups. The number of parents + number of students who completed a baseline measure = overall population.
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline (1 week up to 15 weeks prior to Intervention Day 1), 1-week post-intervention (1 week up to 13 weeks post-Intervention Day 3, but always before 3-month intervention), and 3-months post-intervention (10 to 24 weeks post-intervention Day 1)Population: Parents whose children participated in either Control Arm (MyPlate Program) or Intervention Arm (Old School Hip Hop Program) and who consented to participate in the survey.
OSHH Program effectiveness of educating parents at 1-week post and 3-months post intervention using a 7-item scale: ASK-AD 7 (Assess Symptoms and Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease - 7 Questions). Minimum value is 0 and maximum value is 7. Higher scores indicate greater number of questions answered correctly, indicating a better outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Control
n=401 Participants
School population without the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program, but with the My Plate program.
My Plate: 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.
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Intervention
n=382 Participants
School population with the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program.
Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop: 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.
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OSHH Program Effectiveness of Educating Parents at 1-week and 3-months After the Intervention Using ASK-AD 7
Pre-Test (1 week prior to intervention)
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5.14 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.09
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5.28 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.08
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OSHH Program Effectiveness of Educating Parents at 1-week and 3-months After the Intervention Using ASK-AD 7
Post-Test (1-week post intervention)
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5.41 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.08
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5.62 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.07
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OSHH Program Effectiveness of Educating Parents at 1-week and 3-months After the Intervention Using ASK-AD 7
Delayed Post-Test (3-months post intervention)
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5.68 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.09
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5.95 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.09
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Immediately before intervention began (On Day 1 of programming), Immediately post intervention (Day 3 of programming), 3-months post intervention (6 up to 20 weeks post Day 1 of programming)Population: Students randomized into either Control Arm (My Plate program) or Intervention Arm (Old School Hip Hop program)
OSHH Program effectiveness of educating students immediately-post and 3-months post the intervention using a 7-item scale: ASK-AD 7 (Assess Symptoms and Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease - 7 Questions). Minimum value is 0 and maximum value is 7. Higher scores indicate greater number of questions answered correctly, indicating a better outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Control
n=774 Participants
School population without the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program, but with the My Plate program.
My Plate: 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.
|
Intervention
n=687 Participants
School population with the Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop program.
Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop: 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.
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OSHH Program Effectiveness of Educating Students at Immediate-post and 3-months Post the Intervention Using ASK-AD 7
Pre-test (Immediately Before Intervention)
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3.13 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.18
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3.36 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.18
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OSHH Program Effectiveness of Educating Students at Immediate-post and 3-months Post the Intervention Using ASK-AD 7
Post-Test (Immediately Post Intervention)
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3.67 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.17
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5.02 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.17
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OSHH Program Effectiveness of Educating Students at Immediate-post and 3-months Post the Intervention Using ASK-AD 7
Delayed Post-Test (3-months post intervention)
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4.21 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.18
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6.69 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.18
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Adverse Events
Control Students
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Intervention Students
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Control Parents
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Intervention Parents
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place