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Study NCT ID:
NCT00473681
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2008-05-07
First Post:
2007-05-14
Brief Title:
Intervention Study to Control High Blood Pressure for Korean American
Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Organization:
Johns Hopkins University
Study Overview
Official Title:
High Blood Pressure Care for Korean Americans
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2008-05
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:
HBP
Brief Summary:
The primary objective of the proposed clinical trials is to compare the differential reduction in blood pressure in underserved hypertensive adult Korean American The study is designed to test the effectiveness of a comprehensive self-help intervention program
Detailed Description:
CVD is the leading cause of mortality among KA Recent statistics underscoring the high prevalence and impact of uncontrolled HBP upon this population warrant the development and implementation of effective intervention KA experiences a great deal of social isolation which makes it more difficult for them to make behavioral changes for health improvement individual family and community behaviors are part of the HBP problem and also constitute major part of the solution The proposed research is designed to investigate these issues in a KA population and to lay the groundwork for community-based self-help health education interventions to enhance appropriate care and BP control
ComparisonsThis community-based self-help intervention approach offers a more culturally appropriate approach to closing the health status gap for KA Incorporating a partnership with community leaders and health and human service care providers this approach will utilize state-of-the-art health education strategies and a well-trained bilingual nurse from the community
ComparisonsThis community-based self-help intervention approach offers a more culturally appropriate approach to closing the health status gap for KA Incorporating a partnership with community leaders and health and human service care providers this approach will utilize state-of-the-art health education strategies and a well-trained bilingual nurse from the community
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