AgeismNCT04570917
Online Education Intervention to Reduce Ageism Among Undergraduate Students
A study testing Online educational intervention to reduce ageism and Online educational intervention to enhance cultural competance in people with Ageism, run by University of Mississippi, Oxford at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Ageism is common is healthcare workers, and that results in negative outcomes for elderly patients. This randomized controlled trial is to determine if age bias could be changed by an online learning activity in undergraduate students in an entry-level nutrition class. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Ageism
- What is being tested?
- Online educational intervention to reduce ageism and Online educational intervention to enhance cultural competance
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 28 Sep 2020to 11 Nov 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 18 years or older
- Enrolled in 3 sections of the introductory level nutrition course taught by three different instructors.
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi, 38677
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of an Online Educational Intervention to Reduce Ageism in Undergraduate Students in an Entry-level Nutrition Class
Ageism is common is healthcare workers, and that results in negative outcomes for elderly patients. This randomized controlled trial is to determine if age bias could be changed by an online learning activity in undergraduate students in an entry-level nutrition class.
Read the detailed description
This randomized controlled trial with two parallel arms is to determine the effect of an online educational intervention developed to reduce ageism in undergraduate students enrolled in an entry-level Nutrition class. Eligible study participants will be randomized into either the "Intervention group" (INT) or the "Control group" (CON). The two groups will have different learning material delivered online via Blackboard (Learning Management System/LMS). These include a collection of short videos developed by the researchers, as well as relevant videos available on the web. Participants in the INT group will learn about aging and ageism, while the CON group will learn about diversity and cultural competence. Sociodemographic data, percieved risk of COVID-19, preventative behaviors related ot COVID-19 will be collected using a questionnaire at baseline. Ageism will be assessed using standard questionnaires. Data collection will be done at three time points: Pre-intervention, immediate post intervention and 2-weeks post-intervention. Difference between groups for pre-post intervention changes will be assessed.
- Conditions
- Ageism
- Being tested
- Online educational intervention to reduce ageism, Online educational intervention to enhance cultural competance
- Keywords
- Ageism, Older adults, Educational intervention
- Medical subject headings
- Ageism
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Online educational intervention to reduce ageismBehavioural
Participants in this group will go over multiple short videos covering the following content:1). Myths about aging, 2). Ageism and its negative effects, 3). Distorted views about aging among young adults, 4). Ageism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 5). importance of reducing ageism among healthcare professionals. These will be multiple videos posted on the LMS (Blackboard). At the end of the lesson, they will be asked to briefly write what they learned on Blackboard as an assignment.
Online educational intervention to enhance cultural competanceBehavioural
Participants in the control group will go over multiple short videos covering the following content: 1). Myths about cultural competence, 2) Cultural competence for health care professionals including dietitians, 3). Connecting culture and food, and 4). Importance of cultural competence in sports dietitians. At the end of the lesson, they will be asked to briefly write what they learned. These will be multiple videos posted on the LMS (Blackboard). At the end of the lesson, they will be asked to briefly write what they learned on Blackboard as an assignment.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group (INT) | Experimental | An online learning module targeted to reduce ageism will be delivered to the INT group. Receives: Behavioral: Online educational intervention to reduce ageism |
| Control group (CON) | Active comparator | An online learning module on diversity and cultural competence will be delivered to the CON group. Receives: Behavioral: Online educational intervention to enhance cultural competance |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Difference between groups for pre-and post intervention changes in the score of Fraboni's Scale for Ageism
Higher Fraboni's score indicates more bias.
Measured: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention
Difference between groups for pre- and 2-weeks post intervention changes in the score of Fraboni's Scale for Ageism
Higher Fraboni's score indicates more bias.
Measured: From Pre- to 2-weeks post-intervention
Difference between groups for pre-post intervention changes in benevolent subscores of the Ambivalent ageism scale
Higher benevolent score indicates more benevolent ageism
Measured: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention
Difference between groups for pre and 2-weeks post intervention changes in benevolent subscores of the Ambivalent ageism scale Higher score indicates more benevolent bias.
Higher benevolent score indicates more benevolent ageism
Measured: From Pre- to 2-weeks post-intervention
Difference between groups for pre-post intervention changes in hostile subscores of the Ambivalent ageism scale
Higher hostile score indicates more hostile ageism
Measured: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention
Difference between groups for pre and 2-week post intervention changes in hostile subscores of the Ambivalent ageism scale
Higher hostile score indicates more hostile ageism
Measured: From Pre- to 2-weeks post-intervention
Secondary outcomes (4)
Difference between groups for pre-post intervention changes in age-related implicit bias
Measured: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention
Difference between groups for pre and 2-week post intervention changes in age-related implicit bias
Measured: From Pre- to 2-weeks post-intervention
Difference between groups for pre-post intervention changes in the value (years) used to define "old age"
Measured: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention
Difference between groups for pre and 2-weeks post intervention changes in the value (years) used to define "old age"
Measured: From Pre- to 2-weeks post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Sep 2020
- Study start28 Sep 2020
- Primary completion11 Nov 2020
- Study completion11 Nov 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AgeismStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Mississippi, Oxford
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nadeeja Wijayatunga, University of Mississippi, Oxford
- Investigators
- Nadeeja Wijayatunga, PhD, Principal investigator, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04570917
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 21x-046
- Status last verified
- Nov 2020
- First submitted
- 25 Sep 2020
- Last updated
- 6 May 2021
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: We will share the de-identified data on ICPSR database
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 May 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of an Online Educational Intervention to Reduce Ageism in Undergraduate Students in an Entry-level Nutrition Class
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04570917
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 21x-046
- Conditions
- Ageism
- Keywords
- Ageism, Older adults, Educational intervention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Mississippi, OxfordUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Sep 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Nov 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 11 Nov 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Sep 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Ageism is common is healthcare workers, and that results in negative outcomes for elderly patients. This randomized controlled trial is to determine if age bias could be changed by an online learning activity in undergraduate students in an entry-level nutrition class.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial with two parallel arms is to determine the effect of an online educational intervention developed to reduce ageism in undergraduate students enrolled in an entry-level Nutrition class. Eligible study participants will be randomized into either the "Intervention group" (INT) or the "Control group" (CON). The two groups will have different learning material delivered online via Blackboard (Learning Management System/LMS). These include a collection of short videos developed by the researchers, as well as relevant videos available on the web. Participants in the INT group will learn about aging and ageism, while the CON group will learn about diversity and cultural competence. Sociodemographic data, percieved risk of COVID-19, preventative behaviors related ot COVID-19 will be collected using a questionnaire at baseline. Ageism will be assessed using standard questionnaires. Data collection will be done at three time points: Pre-intervention, immediate post intervention and 2-weeks post-intervention. Difference between groups for pre-post intervention changes will be assessed.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group (INT) | Experimental | Behavioral: Online educational intervention to reduce ageismAn online learning module targeted to reduce ageism will be delivered to the INT group. |
| Control group (CON) | Active comparator | Behavioral: Online educational intervention to enhance cultural competanceAn online learning module on diversity and cultural competence will be delivered to the CON group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 18 years or older
- Enrolled in 3 sections of the introductory level nutrition course taught by three different instructors.
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Online educational intervention to reduce ageismParticipants in this group will go over multiple short videos covering the following content:1). Myths about aging, 2). Ageism and its negative effects, 3). Distorted views about aging among young adults, 4). Ageism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 5). importance of reducing ageism among healthcare professionals. These will be multiple videos posted on the LMS (Blackboard). At the end of the lesson, they will be asked to briefly write what they learned on Blackboard as an assignment. | Behavioural | Intervention group (INT) |
| Online educational intervention to enhance cultural competanceParticipants in the control group will go over multiple short videos covering the following content: 1). Myths about cultural competence, 2) Cultural competence for health care professionals including dietitians, 3). Connecting culture and food, and 4). Importance of cultural competence in sports dietitians. At the end of the lesson, they will be asked to briefly write what they learned. These will be multiple videos posted on the LMS (Blackboard). At the end of the lesson, they will be asked to briefly write what they learned on Blackboard as an assignment. | Behavioural | Control group (CON) |
Primary outcome
Difference between groups for pre-and post intervention changes in the score of Fraboni's Scale for Ageism
Time frame: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention
Higher Fraboni's score indicates more bias.
Difference between groups for pre- and 2-weeks post intervention changes in the score of Fraboni's Scale for Ageism
Time frame: From Pre- to 2-weeks post-intervention
Higher Fraboni's score indicates more bias.
Difference between groups for pre-post intervention changes in benevolent subscores of the Ambivalent ageism scale
Time frame: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention
Higher benevolent score indicates more benevolent ageism
Difference between groups for pre and 2-weeks post intervention changes in benevolent subscores of the Ambivalent ageism scale Higher score indicates more benevolent bias.
Time frame: From Pre- to 2-weeks post-intervention
Higher benevolent score indicates more benevolent ageism
Difference between groups for pre-post intervention changes in hostile subscores of the Ambivalent ageism scale
Time frame: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention
Higher hostile score indicates more hostile ageism
Difference between groups for pre and 2-week post intervention changes in hostile subscores of the Ambivalent ageism scale
Time frame: From Pre- to 2-weeks post-intervention
Higher hostile score indicates more hostile ageism
4 secondary outcomes
Difference between groups for pre-post intervention changes in age-related implicit bias
Time frame: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention
Difference between groups for pre and 2-week post intervention changes in age-related implicit bias
Time frame: From Pre- to 2-weeks post-intervention
Difference between groups for pre-post intervention changes in the value (years) used to define "old age"
Time frame: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention
Difference between groups for pre and 2-weeks post intervention changes in the value (years) used to define "old age"
Time frame: From Pre- to 2-weeks post-intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 May 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. We will share the de-identified data on ICPSR database
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Nadeeja Wijayatunga, PhD principal investigator
Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Online educational intervention to reduce ageism and Online educational intervention to enhance cultural competance in people with Ageism, run by University of Mississippi, Oxford at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 May 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Difference between groups for pre-and post intervention changes in the score of Fraboni's Scale for Ageism (time frame: From Pre- to immediate post- intervention). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 May 2021.