Hip-Hop in classrooms boosts Alzheimer's knowledge, study finds
NCT ID NCT03284112
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.
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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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Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States