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Reducing Adverse Self-Medication Behaviors in Older Adults With Hypertension

NCT00201201 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 160

Last updated 2014-02-03

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Summary

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

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Education Intervention

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.

OTHER

Control

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    collaborator NIH

  • University of Connecticut

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Patricia J. Neafsey, RD, PhD · University of Connecticut

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-09-30
Primary Completion
2009-12-31
Completion
2010-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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