Alzheimer's Disease Treatment and Illness Perceptions Survey (TIPS) II

Sponsor
Alzheimer's Association (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00059410
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The TIPS Study, or Treatment and Illness Perceptions Survey, is a study funded by the national Alzheimer's Association to learn more about differences between African Americans' and Whites' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences related to Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study involves a one-time 30-minute telephone survey in which participants are asked about a range of topics related to AD, including their personal experiences, their beliefs about the disease's symptoms and risk factors, and their attitude toward possible future treatment options. Information from the survey will be used to develop more culturally sensitive health education and healthcare services for persons with AD.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase

    Detailed Description

    The main goal of the Boston University's TIPS II project is to examine differences in Alzheimer's disease (AD) illness perceptions between African Americans and Whites in order to better understand attitudes and beliefs and to develop more culturally sensitive health services for AD. This 30-minute telephone survey will include a total of 140 first-degree relatives and caregivers of people with AD, as well as a comparison group of 70 adults without family history. The researchers will assess 1) beliefs about AD; 2) the perceived threat it poses; 3) sources of information about AD; 4) knowledge of basic facts about AD; 5) appraisal of AD treatments; and 6) intentions regarding current and emerging care options. Based on preliminary data, this study hypothesize that, as compared to Whites, African Americans will report lower levels of perceived threat, fewer sources of information, less awareness of facts, and less interest in care options. Focus group interviews with African American participants will help interpret study findings and inform recommendations for health education interventions.

    Findings will inform the development of a set of recommendations for AD health educators that will help them tailor their interventions to African Americans. Such educational programs promote increased use of assessment, treatment, and caregiver assistance services. Results will also be used as pilot data in a proposal for a national survey of caregivers and relatives. This program of research will address a growing need for increased understanding of beliefs, knowledge, and intentions regarding AD. A total of 210 participants are being sought (105 African Americans, and 105 Whites). Participants who complete the survey will be given a $10.00 check, plus informational brochures on AD and the latest newsletter from the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center.

    Study Design

    Study Type:
    Observational
    Time Perspective:
    Prospective
    Official Title:
    Alzheimer's Disease Treatment and Illness Perceptions Survey (TIPS) II
    Study Start Date :
    Jan 1, 2003
    Actual Primary Completion Date :
    Sep 1, 2005
    Actual Study Completion Date :
    Sep 1, 2005

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

      Eligibility Criteria

      Criteria

      Ages Eligible for Study:
      N/A and Older
      Sexes Eligible for Study:
      All
      Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
      Yes
      Inclusion Criteria:
      Three groups of participants are sought to take part in the survey:
      • 70 primary caregivers(current or former) of persons with AD, or related memory disorders

      • 70 adult children and siblings of people with AD or related memory disorders

      • 70 adults age 40 and older without immediate family history of AD or related memory disorders

      Exclusion Criteria:
      • Not fluent in English

      • Cognitive impairment that would preclude responding to a 30-minute telephone survey

      Contacts and Locations

      Locations

      Site City State Country Postal Code
      1 Boston University School of Medicine, Alzheimer's Disease Center Boston Massachusetts United States 02118

      Sponsors and Collaborators

      • Alzheimer's Association

      Investigators

      • Study Director: Scott Roberts, PhD, Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center

      Study Documents (Full-Text)

      None provided.

      More Information

      Publications

      Responsible Party:
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      ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
      NCT00059410
      Other Study ID Numbers:
      • IA0045
      • NIRG-02-3712
      • BUMC 2002-308
      First Posted:
      Apr 28, 2003
      Last Update Posted:
      Dec 11, 2009
      Last Verified:
      Feb 1, 2008
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      Study Results

      No Results Posted as of Dec 11, 2009