The Assertive Cardiac Care Trial: A randomised controlled trial of a coproduced assertive cardiac care intervention to reduce absolute cardiovascular disease risk in people with severe mental illness in the primary care setting

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Cardiovascular Disease; Severe mental Illness; Cardiovascular - Hypertension; Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases; Mental Health - Schizophrenia; Mental Health - Psychosis and personality disorders; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619001112156
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Melbourne

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-08-12
• Last Update Posted: 31 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 504

Inclusion Criteria

age 35-74 years old;
-existing diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, psychosis, or other SMI identified;
-able to provide informed consent via a two-stage consent process involving three brief true/false questions to ensure understanding of involvement;
-English speaking;
-willing to allow the research team limited access to their participating primary health clinic (general practice) medical record.
- >=3% absolute cardiovascular risk (calculated at baseline Heart Health Check)

Exclusion Criteria

-severe acute physical illness;
-previous CVD event;
-episode of acute mania or a psychosis at enrolment;
-pregnancy or breastfeeding;
-unable to provide informed consent via two stage consent;
- unable to understand written English or study requirements;
- <3% absolute cardiovascular risk (calculated at baseline Heart Health Check)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified