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Study NCT ID:
NCT00211666
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2005-09-21
First Post:
2005-09-13
Brief Title:
Improving Hypertension Control in East and Central Harlem
Sponsor:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Organization:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Study Overview
Official Title:
Improving the Delivery of Effective Care to Minorities
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2005-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This hypertension project is evaluating strategies developed to target problems underlying lack of blood pressure control among treated but uncontrolled hypertensive patients in East and Central Harlem
Detailed Description:
The hypertension project will tailor improvement strategies to the problems identified as underlying underuse among treated but uncontrolled hypertensive patients in East and Central Harlem New York City Along with the communities 6 major health providers we will first combine qualitative and quantitative methods to identify specific patient provider and system problems and customize interventions to address them In a randomized controlled trial we will then randomly assign 480 patients among 4 arms nurse management blood pressure monitors alone usual care and peer led chronic disease self-management course During the 18-month trial patients self-monitor their blood pressure or attend a self-management course or nurse managers will assess patients needs counsel them address any access barriers and follow up with regular telephone contacts convey information including blood pressures from patients self-monitoring between patients and physicians to inform possible medication changes and ameliorate any systems problems We will assess differences in blood pressure reductions among the 4 arms as the primary outcome and in quality of life patient satisfaction costs and cost-effectiveness as secondary outcomes The findings will provide new knowledge about the relationship between these changes and patient and clinician knowledge attitudes and behaviors The educational course is designed to teach patients tools for managing their chronic illness which will empower them to improve their overall health and is specifically tailored for patients living with asymptomatic chronic illnesses and will emphasize communication with health care providers In partnership with community organizations and the policymakers we will disseminate successful findings within these communities and throughout the state and the nation
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00-0053 | None | None | None |