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Randomized Controlld Trial of Dementia Education Resources for Action

Evaluation of Dementia Education and Resources for Action

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests an online training program called Dementia Education and Resources for Action (DERA) for community health workers. It looks at whether the training improves knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, which affect memory and thinking. It also tests whether training reduces negative views about dementia and builds confidence in providing related services.

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.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • You are age 18 or older.
  • You currently work as a community health worker or in a similar role.
  • You can read and understand English.
  • You have internet access and a computer, tablet, or smartphone for the online training and surveys.
  • You are willing and able to give informed consent, meaning you understand the study and agree to join.

Who can't join

  • You have already completed the DERA training program.
  • You cannot complete the study tasks in English.
  • You cannot access the online training or study surveys.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official 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

Study sites (1)

VA