Status:
UNKNOWN
Population Based Strategies for Effective Control of High Blood Pressure in Pakistan
Lead Sponsor:
Aga Khan University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Wellcome Trust
Imperial College London
Conditions:
Hypertension
Cardiovascular Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
5+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Studies have established that high blood pressure (BP) is the most common risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite a heavy burden of hypertension (33% of all persons aged 45 years and ove...
Detailed Description
The proposed study will be conducted among the low and middle-income population in Karachi. This population is likely to be particularly prone to CVD, has the poorest access to quality care, and is of...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All subjects aged 5 years or over residing in randomly selected communities
Exclusion
- Those who have severe co-morbid conditions
- Pregnancy
- Unable to give informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
September 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00327574
Start Date
June 1 2004
End Date
September 1 2007
Last Update
May 26 2006
Active Locations (1)
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Aga Khan University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 74800