Hip-Hop in classrooms boosts Alzheimer's knowledge, study finds

NCT ID NCT03284112

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a school program called Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop that uses music and dance to teach 4th and 5th graders (ages 9-11) and their parents about Alzheimer's disease. Over 2,200 families from New York City public schools took part. The goal was to see if the program improved knowledge of dementia symptoms, risk factors, and when to seek help, measured right after and 3 months later.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Old SCHOOL Hip-Hop educational program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a fun, school-based program can boost awareness of Alzheimer's in families.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study measuring knowledge only, not a treatment. It may not change real-world health behaviors or outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Columbia University Medical Center

New York, New York, 10032, United States

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