A novel approach to GP-patient interactions to improve outcomes in older people with high blood pressure

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Hypertension; Circulatory System; Hypertensive diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN85009436
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Galway

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-01-17
• Last Update Posted: 30 January 2023
• Study Completion: 2023-10-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria for patient participants:
1. Have a confirmed diagnosis of hypertension
2. Participants must be on two or more anti-hypertensive medications
3. Participants must not be achieving recommended blood pressure levels i.e. clinic readings are higher than 140/90 mmHg or day ABPM 135/85 mmHg
4. In the judgement of the GP regarding a change in medication, the balance of risk/benefit lies in favour of benefit

Inclusion criteria for GP practices:
1. Within the catchment area of the biochemistry lab at University Hospital Galway
2. Using Socrates software system

Inclusion criteria for GP participants:
Doctors who are providing patient care in the practice

Exclusion Criteria

Patient participants:
1. Unable to give informed consent
2. Resident in a nursing home

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified