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BP REACH Intervention for High Blood Pressure (BP-REACH Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Alejandra Casillas, MD

Research Sponsored by University of Southern California

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Patients of LA General Medical Center, Rancho Los Amigos, Olive Medical Center or Harbor-UCLA Medical Center with ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, or myocardial infarction

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Age < 35 years

Only speaks a language other than English or Spanish

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a team-based program to help reduce blood pressure for heart attack and stroke survivors. Participants get follow up with a pharmacist, education, and monthly phone calls from a health coach.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English or Spanish speakers over 35 years old with high blood pressure (SBP ≥ 130 mm Hg) who have had a stroke or heart attack and are patients at specific LA medical centers. It's not for those who can't consent due to conditions like dementia.

What is being tested?

The BP REACH Intervention, a team-based program involving pharmacists and health coaches, aims to lower blood pressure in people with past strokes or heart attacks. It will be compared to usual care over a period of 12 months.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves lifestyle coaching and medication management rather than new drugs, side effects may be minimal but could include potential stress from lifestyle changes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I had a stroke or heart attack and am a patient at one of the specified medical centers.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am under 35 years old.

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I speak a language other than English or Spanish.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Systolic blood pressure (SBP) mmHG

Secondary study objectives

BMI (body mass index)

Diet

HgbA1c (hemoglobin A1C)

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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: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants follow the intervention protocol, including receiving educational materials, a home blood pressure monitor, coaching calls from BP REACH coaches and medication management from a pharmacist.

Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

Participants receive the usual care received by patients of the medical center

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met