Status:
COMPLETED
Home-Based Program to Treat High Blood Pressure in African Americans
Lead Sponsor:
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-79 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of two organizational interventions aimed at improving blood pressure (BP) control among a high-risk, African American ...
Detailed Description
BACKGROUND: Home health care is a non-institutional, "diverse health care setting" that provides services to a high-risk population characterized by multiple chronic conditions and significant needs ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- African American
- Have uncontrolled hypertension, defined as BP greater than 140/90 mm Hg (systolic, diastolic, or both), and 130/80 mm Hg for individuals with diabetes or kidney failure
Exclusion
- Severe heart failure
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment
- Overall "poor" or "guarded" prognosis
- Life expectancy of less than 6 months from study entry
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
846 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00139490
Start Date
February 1 2006
End Date
September 1 2009
Last Update
December 21 2012
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