Development of a Stroke Prevention Program for an Underserved Minority Community
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Ischemic Stroke
- Sponsor
- Sepulveda Research Corporation
- Enrollment
- 54
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Blood pressure control
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an outpatient program can reduce the risk of recurrent stroke.
Detailed Description
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability. A history of stroke is the strongest predictor of a future stroke. Control of risk factors lowers the risk of future stroke, yet most persons with stroke do not have their risk factors controlled. In this randomized-controlled trial, we will test whether an outpatient stroke prevention program consisting of group clinics, patient self-management, and telephone care coordination can lower the risk of recurrent stroke by improving patient knowledge, medication adherence, and lifestyle habits. If successful, this program may be adapted to other settings.
Investigators
Eric M. Cheng
Neurologist
Sepulveda Research Corporation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •ischemic stroke within the past 30 days
- •transient ischemic attack within the past 30 days
- •person receiving care at VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Exclusion Criteria
- •unable to understand informed consent
- •already enrolled in another research study
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Blood pressure control
Time Frame: baseline, 3 months, 7 months
Secondary Outcomes
- Stroke knowledge(baseline, 3 months, 7 months)
- control of other stroke risk factors including lipids, smoking, and exercise(baseline, 3 months, 7 months)
- patient perceptions of care quality(baseline, 3 months, 7 months)
- medication adherence(baseline, 3 months, 7 months)