Status:

UNKNOWN

The Effect of Providing Free Samples of Generic Cardiovascular Medications to Physicians

Lead Sponsor:

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Conditions:

Hypertension

Hyperlipidemia

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this randomized controlled trial, we will provide primary care physicians with free samples of highly effective generic cardiovascular medications. We will test whether this intervention will stimu...

Detailed Description

Highly-effective generic cardiovascular medications are frequently underused, leading to greater overall drug costs and cost-related non-adherence. Interventions are needed to stimulate appropriate ge...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Primary care physicians receiving an existing academic detailing program in Pennsylvania

Exclusion

  • Those with administrative policies stating they do not accept free samples

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

660 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00761904

Start Date

December 1 2010

End Date

April 1 2011

Last Update

May 5 2010

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02120