Randomized Controlld Trial of Dementia Education Resources for Action
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: DERA Online Training Program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Evaluation of Dementia Education and Resources for Action
Overview
The goal of this intervention trial is to evaluate the effectiveness the online training program Dementia Education and Resources for Action (DERA) in improving Alzheimer's disease and related dementia-(ADRD) knowledge, stigma, and service-related self-efficacy among community health workers (CHWs). We hypothesize that participants who have completed the DERA will have improved ADRD knowledge and self-efficacy in related service and reduced stigma against ADRD and people affected.
Interventions
- Behavioral DERA Online Training Program
The Dementia Education and Resources for Action (DERA) program is a structured, online training intervention designed for community health workers. The program consists of approximately 7 sessions delivered through a web-based platform. Content includes dementia fundamentals, early signs and risk factors, stigma reduction, and strategies for communication, support, and service navigation. The training incorporates video-based instruction, interactive materials, and quizzes to support learning an
Primary outcome measures
- Dementia Knowledge [Time frame: Baseline to post-intervention (approximately 6-8 weeks)]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Dementia-Related Stigma [Time frame: Baseline to post-intervention (approximately 6-8 weeks)]
- Self-Efficacy in Dementia Care [Time frame: Baseline to post-intervention (approximately 6-8 weeks)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age 18 years or older
- Currently working as a community health worker or serving in a community health worker-related role
- Able to read and understand English
- Has access to the internet and a computer, tablet, or smartphone to complete the online training and surveys
- Willing and able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Previously completed the DERA training program
- Unable to complete study procedures in English
- Unable to access the online training platform or study surveys
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07545577 · STUDY00000621