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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