NCT00971022

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to learn about the factors that influence people to take part in discount generic prescription programs. The primary objective of this study is to identify the factors associated with awareness and utilization of discount generic prescription programs and how two low-income populations in Houston utilize the $4 for a 30-day supply or $10 for a 90-day supply, Generic Prescriptions Program offered by Kroger, Randalls, Target, Walmart, HEB, CVS, and Walgreens.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
574

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

3 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2009

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 2, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 3, 2009

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

April 18, 2012

Status Verified

April 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1.7 years

First QC Date

September 2, 2009

Last Update Submit

April 16, 2012

Conditions

PovertyLow-Income Population

Keywords

Low-income populationsChronic health conditionPrescription medicationPrescription drugsDiscount generic prescription programsSurveyAwarenessFocus GroupHouston

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of low-income adults who are aware of discount generic prescription programs (Survey)

    12 Months (estimated survey completion time 20 minutes)

Study Arms (1)

Low-income Populations

Behavioral: SurveyBehavioral: Focus Group

Interventions

SurveyBEHAVIORAL

20 minute survey to determine the relationship between awareness of the discount generic prescription program and utilization of the program.

Also known as: Questionnaire
Low-income Populations
Focus GroupBEHAVIORAL

5 - 8 focus groups of 6 - 10 people, lasting approximately 90 minutes

Low-income Populations

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Adults or an adult's family member, over the age of 18, with a low-income (less than $30,000/year) and a chronic health condition requiring prescriptions.

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18 and older
  • Low-income (less than $30,000/year)
  • Ability to speak English
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Chronic health condition requiring prescription medication or family member with chronic health condition requiring prescription medication.

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

Independence Heights Community Health Center

Houston, Texas, 77018, United States

Location

HOPE Clinic

Houston, Texas, 77036, United States

Location

Second Mile Mission Center

Houston, Texas, 77477, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Interventions

Surveys and QuestionnairesFocus Groups

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public Health

Study Officials

  • Lovell A. Jones, PHD, BS, MA

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    STUDY CHAIR

  • Anthony Omojasola, DRPH

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 2, 2009

First Posted

September 3, 2009

Study Start

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion

May 1, 2011

Study Completion

May 1, 2011

Last Updated

April 18, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-04

Locations

US(3)