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

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Radboud University medical centre

Nijmegen, Netherlands, 6500 HB