The Ku Ola Project: Enhancing Health Promotion Among Native Hawaiian Men.

Part of paid clinical trials in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Sponsor
University of Hawaii
Study ID
NCT06964633
Status
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Conditions

  • Health
  • Health Promotion

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
MALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Kūkākūkā Discussion Sessions — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants attend a single 2-hour, flip-chart-guided module that integrates a focused health topic (e.g., colorectal cancer screening) with Hawaiian cultural teachings-beginning with an 'ōlelo no'eau (proverb) and guided by trained facilitators-to foster peer discussion, deliver key health information, and assess knowledge via pre- and post-test surveys.

Study Details

The Ku Ola Project: The goal of this study is to determine if community-based discussion groups and small educational sessions enhance health awareness and behaviors among Native Hawaiian men. The study will examine if these interventions improve participants' health knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy while fostering local networks to support ongoing health promotion. Participants will engage in group discussions and educational sessions designed to build capacity and encourage healthy lifestyle choices.

Key Dates

Start date
May 1, 2026
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2027
Completion
May 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
600 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Educational & Behavioral Intervention
    Participants take part in Kū Ola kūkākūkā (discussion group) modules-each a 2-hour session integrating a health topic (e.g., colorectal, lung, oro/nasopharyngeal cancer) with Hawaiian cultural content-complete pre- and post-test surveys, draft a commitment contract, and, where applicable, undergo cancer screening and receive follow-up support.

Primary Outcome Measure

Surveys [ Time Frame: Pretest immediately before each module and post-test immediately after completion (within the same day). ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Hawai'i Cancer CenterHonoluluHawaii96813
Kevin Cassel, DrPH, MPH
[email protected]
808-564-5916

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