Status:

COMPLETED

Pilot for a Community Pharmacy Service Model: Impact of a Pharmacist Monitored Patient Blood Pressure Readings

Lead Sponsor:

Virginia Commonwealth University

Conditions:

Hypertension

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is designed to explore whether routine measurement of blood pressure by community pharmacists can improve patient adherence to blood pressure medications. The study will utilize an incentiv...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Diagnosis of hypertension
  • Current prescription for ≥2 antihypertensive medications for primary diagnosis of hypertension
  • Prior use of ≥1 antihypertensive medication for ≥6 months at the same Kroger's Pharmacy (#523)
  • Willing and able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion

  • Age \<18 years
  • New diagnosis of hypertension within the prior 6 months
  • Current pregnancy or lactation
  • Limited English Proficiency
  • Use of antihypertensive medications for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. Patients with history of acute myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure will be excluded, however, patients with diabetes will be eligible for participation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 15 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 26 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

33 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03323840

Start Date

January 15 2018

End Date

November 26 2019

Last Update

August 14 2020

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298