NCT06769269

Brief Summary

The quality of primary healthcare systems for patients with hypertension (HTA) in Morocco is a critical issue due to its high prevalence and significant impact on morbidity and mortality. The concept of "quality in primary care" encompasses fundamental aspects such as timeliness, accessibility, and the provision of care based on current clinical guidelines and recommendations from professional societies. This observational study on hypertension (HTA) uses an electronic registry accessible remotely to collect medical data from primary care and hospital settings. Investigators will be trained to ensure standardization in blood pressure measurements to minimize errors. The registry will include clinical, therapeutic, and complication data for patients aged 18 and over with a confirmed diagnosis of HTA, with information transmitted anonymously via a certified secure channel. Informed consent from patients will be required for including their data in the registry. Collected data will include anthropometric measurements (weight, height, waist circumference, body mass index), blood pressure measurements by validated devices or ambulatory measurements, and metabolic assessments (blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HDL, urea, creatinine, uric acid, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio). Cardiovascular complications will also be recorded. The study design is a cohort study with a cross-sectional perspective and a targeted follow-up period of one year. The study aims to evaluate the prevalence and phenotypes of HTA in Morocco, as well as the geographic distribution of the disease. It will compare current data with those from previous years and other North African countries to assess the applicability of Moroccan clinical practices and recommendations from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The goal is to enhance the understanding and management of HTA, as well as to optimize prevention and treatment strategies. This comprehensive analysis will help identify potential gaps in primary care and develop strategies to improve the management of hypertensive patients. The comparative evaluation of data related to examinations, treatments, and complications of the cohort of patients followed for hypertension during the period 2024-2026, in comparison with results from previous years and other countries, will provide valuable insights into the shortcomings and progress in care delivery. This approach will not only identify areas needing improvement but also highlight significant advances in hypertension management.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
10,000

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
8mo left

Started Jan 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

5 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress65%
Jan 2025Jan 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 6, 2025

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 10, 2025

Completed
11 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 21, 2025

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 21, 2026

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 21, 2027

Expected
Last Updated

January 24, 2025

Status Verified

January 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

January 6, 2025

Last Update Submit

January 23, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Prevalence of arterial hypertension

    Proportion of population with arterial hypertension in Morocco.

    At inclusion

  • To assess the distribution of HTA across the kingdom

    Analyzing how arterial hypertension is spread geographically and demographically within the kingdom.

    At inclusion

  • To analyze the various phenotypes of primary and secondary hypertension as well as the associated complications

    Studying the different forms or presentations of hypertension (both primary and secondary) and their related health impacts, such as organ damage or cardiovascular events.

    At inclusion

  • Causal relationships between Arterial Hypertension and various complications

    Causal relationships between arterial hypertension and various complications such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, renal failure, and stroke, as well as links between arterial hypertension and other secondary pathologies

    At inclusion

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Collect information on complications related to arterial hypertension after 1 year

    1 year

Eligibility Criteria

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

Patients will be recruited from various public and private research centers, whether they are already under follow-up for hypertension or newly diagnosed. Various specialists will be involved in the registry to increase the diversity of recruited patients, including cardiologists, general practitioners, and nephrologists. The objective is also to identify best practices for managing hypertension.

You may qualify if:

  • Individuals aged over 18 years.
  • Patients with blood pressure:
  • Higher than 140 mmHg systolic and/or higher or equal to 90 mmHg diastolic in consultation or in a hospital setting.
  • Higher than 135/85 mmHg at home or in ambulatory blood pressure measurements (ABPM).
  • Patients who have agreed and signed the informed consent.
  • Patients with legal status in the Moroccan kingdom.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patient without diagnosis of hypertension
  • Patient under 18 years old
  • Patients refusing to sign the informed consent.
  • Patients with illegal status in the kingdom.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (5)

Moroccan Society of Cardiology

Meknes, Morocco, Morocco

RECRUITING

Moroccan Society of Cardiology

Casablanca, Morocco

RECRUITING

UM6SSP

Casablanca, Morocco

RECRUITING

Ibn Sina Hospital Center

Rabat, Morocco

RECRUITING

Mohamed V Military Hospital

Rabat, Morocco

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypertension

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Central Study Contacts

F&C Clinical Trials

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Target Duration
1 Year
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 6, 2025

First Posted

January 10, 2025

Study Start

January 21, 2025

Primary Completion

January 21, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 21, 2027

Last Updated

January 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations