Cluster randomised trial of a computer based decision support system (CDSS) and decision aid for patients with high blood pressure in the community
Completed
- Conditions
- HypertensionCirculatory System
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN25487120
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Dundee (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 3500
Inclusion Criteria
Patients, if they are aged between 40 to 79 years under treatment for high blood pressure and suffering from uncontrolled high blood pressure in accordance with the British Hypertension Society standard of =150/85 mmHg.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Severe hypertension requiring immediate treatment (as determined by the GP)
2. Hypertension associated with pregnancy
3. Inability to understand witten and spoken English
4. Dementia or learning difficulties
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Blood pressure control
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Adherence to medication<br>2. Process measures concerning the management of hypertension in primary care<br>3. Decision conflict