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A Patient-Spouse Intervention for Self-Managing High Cholesterol
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating spouse-assisted intervention for Hypercholesterolemia. Completed, enrolled 255 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
We examined the effect of a patient-spouse intervention to lower LDL-C by increasing patient treatment adherence. A randomized controlled trial compared a one-year, telephone-based patient-spouse intervention to usual care. The primary outcome was LDL-C measured three times (baseline, 6 months, 11 months); secondary outcomes were adherence to medication, diet, and exercise, also assessed at baseline, 6 months, and 11 months.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Couples assigned to this arm received nine monthly phone calls from a nurse. The patient created monthly goals and action plans related to diet, exercise, patient-provider communication, or medication adherence. The spouse created plans to support patient goal achievement.