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Tests treatment safety and results for Hypertension
Official title Effectiveness of Phone Call and Video-based Interventions to Improve Adherence to Medications in Hypertensive Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06927271
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if phone call and video-based interventions that seek to educate people with uncontrolled high blood pressure and also remind them to take their medicines will improve adherence to their medicines. It will also examine if the interventions are economical to implement.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- adult aged 18 years or older
- diagnosed of hypertension
- has uncontrolled hypertension (i.e. systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and a diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90mmHg) documented in their records on 2...
- has been prescribed at least one antihypertensive medication for a period of 2 months before the study
- owns a smart phone or has access to one at all times.
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant women with hypertension or within 3 months postpartum
- Hypertensive patients with diabetes, liver failure or kidney disease
- Plans to travel out of the country during the period of the study
- Participating in another mobile health intervention or medication adherence intervention
- has a psychiatric disease or mental illness 6) has a visual impairment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Efiduase, Koforidua, Ghana
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Efiduase, Koforidua, Ghana. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.