Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Two Programs to Improve Blood Pressure Treatment Adherence
Lead Sponsor:
Duke University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Pfizer
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to improve adherence to blood pressure (BP) monitoring and medication compliance in individuals with high BP.
Detailed Description
BACKGROUND: High BP is a major health problem, which contributes to high levels of morbidity and mortality. Elevated BP levels are a major risk factor for stroke, coronary artery disease (CAD), conge...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Visited Duke General Internal Medicine Primary Care Clinic at Pickett Road or Duke Outpatient Clinic between April 2003 and April 2004
- Diagnosed with high BP
- Currently residing in an eight county area, including Durham County, NC and surrounding counties
- Currently taking BP medication
- Receives most medical care at the Duke Primary Care clinics
- Able to speak and understand English over the phone
Exclusion
- Diagnosed with dementia
- Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
- Diagnosed with atrial fibrillation
- Diagnosed with end stage kidney disease
- Hospitalized for stroke, heart attack, or coronary artery revascularization in the 3 months prior to study entry
- Diagnosed with metastatic cancer in the 3 months prior to study entry
- Receiving kidney dialysis
- Pregnant or expecting to become pregnant in the 2 years following study entry
- Currently residing in a nursing home or receiving home health care
- Severely impaired speech or hearing
- Participating in another blood pressure study
- Has another family member participating in this study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
777 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00123058
Start Date
June 1 2003
End Date
June 1 2007
Last Update
September 8 2014
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705