Action community engagement groups
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN62431236 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN62431236 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | 2000040054 |
| Sponsor | Smith Tieken Foundation |
| Funder | Smith Tieken Foundation |
- Submission date
- 17/07/2025
- Registration date
- 23/07/2025
- Last edited
- 18/07/2025
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Overall study status
- Ongoing
- Condition category
- Other
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
The purpose of the study is to implement a project that is based on the components of the age liberation framework, and the research on which it is based, described in Breaking the Age Code: How Your Age Beliefs Determine How Long and Well You Live (Levy, 2022). The project’s aim is to reduce ageism, which has become a public health crisis.
Who can participate?
Participants who live in one of two communities, are aged 18 years and older and are fluent in English
What does the study involve?
Participants will respond to baseline questions about their background, participate in educational modules and then respond to follow-up assessment questions. This is a study that will compare the exposure of participants to one of two conditions, each of which will include a set of four educational modules presented in groups. In the intervention condition, the participants will learn about age beliefs and ageism. In the comparison condition, participants will learn about local history.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Not provided at time of registration
Where is the study run from?
The study will be conducted in two communities in Illinois (USA)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
June 2025 to August 2026
Who is funding the study?
Smith Tieken Foundation (USA)
Who is the main contact?
Prof. Becca Levy, Becca.Levy@yale.edu
Contact information
Public, Scientific, Principal investigator
Yale School of Public Health
60 College Street
New Haven
06520
United States of America
| Phone | +1 (0)2039803396 |
|---|---|
| becca.levy@yale.edu |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Non-randomized study |
| Secondary study design | Non randomised study |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Action community engagement groups of town residents |
| Study objectives | The purpose of the study is to implement a project that is based on the components of the age liberation framework, and the research on which it is based, described in Breaking the Age Code: How Your Age Beliefs Determine How Long and Well You Live (Levy, 2022). The project is designed to reduce ageism, which has become a public health crisis. |
| Ethics approval(s) |
Approved 24/06/2025, Yale Human Research Protection Program (25 Science Park, New Haven, 06520, United States of America; +1 (0)203 785 4688; HRPP@yale.edu), ref: 2000040054 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Age beliefs and ageism |
| Intervention | This is a study that will compare the exposure of participants to one of two conditions, each of which will include a set of four educational modules presented in groups. In the intervention condition, the participants will learn about age beliefs and ageism. In the comparison condition, participants will learn about local town history. All participants will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention ends. |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Views of ageing measured by age belief questions asked after the educational modules |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Views of ageism will be measured by open-ended questions about ageism in the environment, asked after the educational modules |
| Completion date | 08/08/2026 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Healthy volunteer |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 500 |
| Key inclusion criteria | The primary participants must be fluent in English and residents of one of the towns we are studying |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Younger than 18 years 2. Not fluent in English |
| Date of first enrolment | 08/08/2025 |
| Date of final enrolment | 05/02/2026 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United States of America
Study participating centre
60130
United States of America
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not expected to be made available |
| IPD sharing plan | As some of the participant information may include identifying information, this information will be kept confidential. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
18/07/2025: Study's existence confirmed by the Yale Human Research Protection Program.
