Recruiting

DERA

Sponsor:

George Mason University

Code:

NCT07545577

Conditions

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Accepted

Interventions

DERA Online Training Program

Study Details

Brief summary:

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.

Conditions

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia

Study ID

NCT07545577

Start date

Jun 16, 2026

Status verified date

May, 2026

Completion date

Aug 31, 2027

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Dec 30, 2026

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Accepted

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 Design

Enrollment

100 participants

Anticipated

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention Model

Parallel Assignment

Primary purpose

Other

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: Immediate DERA Intervention

Participants assigned to this arm will receive immediate access to the DERA online training program. The program is web-based platform and includes 7 structured modules on dementia knowledge, stigma reduction, and the role of community health workers in supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers.

no intervention: Waitlist Control

Participants assigned to this arm will not receive access to the DERA program during the study period. They will complete baseline and post-intervention assessments over a similar timeframe as the intervention group. After completion of the post-intervention assessment, participants will be provided access to the DERA training program.

Interventions

DERA Online Training Program

The Dementia Education and Resources for Action (DERA) program is a structured, online training intervention designed for community health workers. The program consists of approximately 7 sessions delivered through a web-based platform. Content includes dementia fundamentals, early signs and risk factors, stigma reduction, and strategies for communication, support, and service navigation. The training incorporates video-based instruction, interactive materials, and quizzes to support learning and engagement.

Primary outcome measure

  • Dementia Knowledge [ Time Frame: Baseline to post-intervention (approximately 6-8 weeks) ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Alicia Hong

7039931929yhong22@gmu.edu

Locations

Online

Recruiting

Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22030

Contacts

Alicia Hong

703-993-1929yhong22@gmu.edu

yhong22@gmu.edu

More Information

Sponsor

George Mason University

Last update posted

Sep 11, 2026

Last verified

May, 2026

Keywords

  • Community Health Workers
  • ADRD
  • Self-efficacy
  • Stigma
  • Digital Health Intervention

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-12. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by George Mason University on 2026-09-11.