NCT04414982

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to reduce the effects of stereotype threat on the adherence of American Indian/Alaska Native patients with hypertension. The specific aims of this study, which employs a values affirmation intervention, are to:

  1. 1.Compare the effects of the values-affirmation exercise with a control exercise in AI/AN patients with hypertension.
  2. 2.Compare the effects of the values-affirmation exercise in AI/AN patients with its effects in white patients.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
339

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable hypertension

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2015

Longer than P75 for not_applicable hypertension

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 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

September 1, 2015

Completed
4.7 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 29, 2020

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 4, 2020

Completed
26 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 30, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 30, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

September 1, 2020

Status Verified

August 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

4.8 years

First QC Date

May 29, 2020

Last Update Submit

August 28, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

HypertensionMedication AdherenceValues AffirmationAmerican Indian/Alaska Native

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Change in Antihypertensive Medication Adherence using Pharmacy Records

    This antihypertensive medication adherence outcome will be a summary measure of adherence which assesses the proportion of days covered (PDC) over the period of observation for which a patient obtains antihypertensive medications. Adherence will be calculated for each antihypertensive drug in the regimen and combined across drugs into a summary measure of adherence for the entire drug regimen.

    Baseline, 3 and 6 months

  • Change in Antihypertensive Medication Adherence using Self-Reported Adherence

    This antihypertensive medication adherence outcome will be a summary measure of self-reported adherence using the validated Voils instrument, which has 3 questions that address adherence over the previous 7 days.

    Baseline, 3 and 6 months

  • Change in Antihypertensive Medication Adherence using Pill Counts

    This antihypertensive medication adherence outcome will be a summary outcome measure of adherence where if x is the number of pills in the bottle, y is the number of pills that would have been in the bottle had all pills been taken since the bottle was filled, and z is the number of pills that should have been taken since the last fill, and adherence is calculated as 1- \[(x-y)/z\].

    Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Systolic Blood Pressure

    Baseline, 3 and 6 months

  • Proportion of Time Blood Pressure is Under Control

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Values Affirmation

EXPERIMENTAL

Compare the effects of the values-affirmation exercise with a control exercise in AI/AN patients with hypertension.

Behavioral: Intervention Values Affirmation

Control Values Affirmation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Compare the effects of the values-affirmation exercise in AI/AN patients with its effects in white patients.

Behavioral: Control Values Affirmation

Interventions

Participants are asked to circle the two or three values that are MOST important to them. Next, participants are asked to think about times when the values chosen might be important to THEMSELVES and then write a few sentences to describe when and why they might be important.

Intervention Values Affirmation

Participants are asked to circle the two or three items that are LEAST important to them. Next, participants are asked to think about times when the values chosen might be important to SOMEONE ELSE and then write a few sentences to describe when and why they might be important.

Control Values Affirmation

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 100 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Hypertension diagnosis: primary or secondary ICD-10 code diagnosis in last 24 mo
  • SBP \>160 mm Hg or DBP \>90 mm Hg in last 12 months
  • Currently taking antihypertensive medications
  • Medications filled within health system's pharmacy
  • White or American Indian/Alaska Native, self-reported race
  • Upcoming primary care visit
  • Ability to read and write English
  • History of hypertension defined as having an outpatient visit in the past year with a primary or secondary ICD-9 code diagnosis of hypertension, with the diagnosis of hypertension confirmed by review of the patient's medical record before enrollment.
  • Use of Denver Indian Health and Family Services (DIHFS) or Denver Health (DH) as their usual source of care.
  • American Indian/Alaska Native as defined by DIHFS uses to define eligibility for no-cost services.
  • To define the comparator group at DH we will use self-described race/ethnicity of white/non- Latino.
  • All eligible patients must have the ability to provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnancy-related hypertension
  • Dialysis-dependent end-stage renal disease
  • Patients who cannot speak or write English
  • Unable to provide consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Denver Health and Hospital Authority

Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States

Location

Denver Indian Health and Family Services

Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Gust CJ, Bryan AD, Havranek EP, Vupputuri S, Steiner JF, Blair IV, Hanratty R, Daugherty SL. Health Behavior Theory and Hypertension Management: Comparisons Among Black, White, and American Indian and Alaska Native Patients. Race Soc Probl. 2022 Dec;14(4):369-382. doi: 10.1007/s12552-022-09359-2. Epub 2022 Feb 25.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

HypertensionMedication Adherence

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesPatient CompliancePatient Acceptance of Health CareTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth BehaviorBehavior

Study Officials

  • Ed Havranek, MD

    University of Colorad, Denver

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 29, 2020

First Posted

June 4, 2020

Study Start

September 1, 2015

Primary Completion

June 30, 2020

Study Completion

June 30, 2020

Last Updated

September 1, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-08

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