Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Household-based Screening on Blood Pressure Changes in South Africa

Lead Sponsor:

Till Bärnighausen

Collaborating Sponsors:

Emory University

Conditions:

Hypertension

Blood Pressure

Eligibility:

All Genders

30+ years

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effect of household-based screening and care encouragement for blood pressure on subsequent changes in blood pressure. The study uses a quasi-experimental regression disco...

Detailed Description

Household-based screening and referral to care for blood pressure may improve blood pressure control at the population level in many low- and middle-income countries. This observational study will us...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age greater than or equal to 30
  • Valid blood pressure measurements

Exclusion

  • Prior diagnosis of hypertension
  • Currently taking medication for blood pressure
  • Measured with a blood pressure above 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic in a previous wave of data

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2008

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

3986 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03762304

Start Date

February 1 2008

End Date

December 1 2017

Last Update

December 7 2018

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