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Natives Engaged in Alzheimers Research - 'Ike Kupuna

University of Hawaii · NCT05534607

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 50–75 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
192
US sites recruiting
3
Study start
September 15, 2022
Record last updated
August 1, 2024

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What the study is about

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.

Being studied: Ola Mau i ka Hula

Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment; Subjective Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion 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

Exclusion Criteria

  • 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).

Recruiting US locations

  • Kula No Na Po'e

    Honolulu, HI 96813

    Site contact: Adrienne Dillard, PhD · 808-692-1023 · ikekupuna@gmail.com

  • Kokua Kalihi Valley

    Honolulu, HI 96819

    Site contact: Sheryl Yoshimura, RD · 808-692-1023 · ikekupuna@gmail.com

  • Hui No Ke Ola Pono

    Wailuku, HI 96793

    Site contact: Malia Purdy, PhD · 808-692-1023 · ikekupuna@gmail.com

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Janice K Worthington, MPH · 8086921023 · ikekupuna@gmail.com
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