Status:
UNKNOWN
Cardiovascular Lifestyle Study: Effects and Expense of a Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic in Primary Care
Lead Sponsor:
Caroline Medical Group
Collaborating Sponsors:
Health Canada
Conditions:
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this trial is to study the effects on risk reduction and expense of 3 approaches to the care of people with cardiovascular risk factors in a naturalistic primary care environment.
Detailed Description
Background: Uncontrolled hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, smoking and other cardiovascular risks remain at epidemic proportions despite known efficacious treatments. Issues of both provide...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- A random sample of all persons with visits to their primary care physician for cardiovascular risks in past year. Cognitively intact (mini-mental state) or living with a carer who is cognitively intact. All other co-morbidities
Exclusion
- Presently in a nursing home or in-patient long-term care facility (already receiving medications and diets as prescribed). No available family/friend interpreter if non-English speaking.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
February 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
670 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00291824
Start Date
August 1 2004
End Date
February 1 2006
Last Update
February 15 2006
Active Locations (1)
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Caroline Medical Group
Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7R4C7