Hula-based intervention for improving cognitive health in Native Hawaiians

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study conducts a group randomized trial to evaluate the effects of a hula-based intervention on vascular risk factors and cognitive function in Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders aged 50-75 with mild cognitive impairment or subjective cognitive impairment. Participants will engage in hula activities over 12 months, with outcomes measured including cognitive performance, physical function, and mental health. The study utilizes a wait-list control design to compare results between intervention and control groups.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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).

Where it's running

• Kula No Na Po'e
  Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Recruiting
• Kokua Kalihi Valley
  Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Recruiting
• Hui No Ke Ola Pono
  Wailuku, Hawaii, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Joseph K Kaholokula, PhD — University of Hawaii
• Study coordinator: Janice K Worthington, MPH
• Email: ikekupuna@gmail.com
• Phone: 8086921023

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.