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Generic Cardiovascular Medications

The Effect of Providing Free Samples of Generic Cardiovascular Medications to Physicians (SAMPLES Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By William H Shrank, MD
Research Sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
* Primary care physicians receiving an existing academic detailing program in Pennsylvania
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

In this randomized controlled trial, we will provide primary care physicians with free samples of highly effective generic cardiovascular medications. We will test whether this intervention will stimulate cost-effective prescribing, reducing drug costs and improving adherence to essential cardiovascular medications.

Eligible Conditions
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: receipt of free generic samplesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: usual prescribingActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Brigham and Women's HospitalLead Sponsor
1,666 Previous Clinical Trials
11,875,622 Total Patients Enrolled
William H Shrank, MDPrincipal InvestigatorBrigham and Women's Hospital
~44 spots leftby Dec 2025
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