Status:
COMPLETED
Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence in Cardiovascular Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Radboud University Medical Center
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a nurse-based intervention, consisting of structural informative consulting and motivational counseling, on top of usual care with or without person...
Detailed Description
Poor adherence to medication is one of the limitations in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. As a consequence the risk of premature death, hospital admissions and related costs is increasing. Th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All subsequent patients, included in the hospital-screening program with manifestations of atherosclerotic disease (acute coronary syndrome, peripheral arterial disease or stroke/TIA) or elevated cardiovascular risk due to hypertension, diabetes or hyperlipidemia.
Exclusion
- Age below 18 years, actual pregnancy, problems with Dutch language or logistic problems, which may hinder intervention on adherence behavior. Severe co-morbidity, including mental handicap, according to their physician.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
420 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01449695
Start Date
November 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
April 5 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Radboud University medical centre
Nijmegen, Netherlands, 6500 HB