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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 160 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Education Intervention +1 moreother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
Key inclusion· 5
  • ✓Age 60 years or older
  • ✓Diagnosed with hypertension and currently prescribed antihypertensive medication
  • ✓Health literacy score (REALM) of 44 or greater (6th grade level)
  • ✓Independent physical and cognitive functioning
Key exclusion· 5
  • ✕Age less than 60 years
  • ✕Health literacy score below 44 (below 6th grade level)
  • ✕Not currently prescribed antihypertensive medication
  • ✕Visual acuity less than 20/100 even with corrective lenses

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Reducing Adverse Self-Medication Behaviors in Older Adults With Hypertension

University of Connecticut·interventional·Posted Sep 20, 2005·Updated Feb 3, 2014

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Education Intervention and Control for Cardiovascular Diseases and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 160 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to reduce adverse self-medication practices in older adults with hypertension.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsCardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Hypertension
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedSep 20, 2005
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2007
Primary CompletionDec 1, 2009
Study CompletionJul 1, 2010
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.3 yearsPosted 20.8 years ago

Interventions

Education Interventionother

Adults aged 60 and over with hypertension were randomized to usual care and intervention groups. Both groups entered medication taking behaviors on the PEP-NG and answer questions related to knowledge and self-efficacy regarding adverse self-medication behaviors. The education intervention group received a tailored education program.

Controlother

Control group receiving care as usual after interfacing with the surveys on the PEP-NG