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At a Glance
Age
50 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
192 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Hawaii · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders aged 50 to 75 who have mild cognitive issues. Participants will engage in a hula program to improve their cognitive function and health over a year.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am of Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ancestry.
I am between 50 and 75 years old.
I have mild cognitive impairment or subjective cognitive impairment.
I have been diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, or obesity.
I am physically able to do moderate physical activities.
I have my doctor’s approval to participate in moderate physical activity.
You may not be able to join if
I am currently pregnant.
I already practice hula at least once a week.
I have a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
I have a current diagnosis of major depression at a moderate or greater stage.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. self-reported Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ancestry;
2. 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);
3. has subjec…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. self-reported Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ancestry;
2. 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);
3. has subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI);
4. have a diagnosis of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, or obesity (body-mass-index ≥ 30 kg/m2);
5. physically able and willing to engage in moderate physical activity necessary for Hula; and
6. physician's approval to participate in moderate physical activity
Exclusion Criteria:
1. currently pregnant;
2. already actively practicing Hula at least once per week; or
3. clinical diagnosis of ADRD (mild to severe); or
4. 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).
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