Veteran Peer Coaches Optimizing and Advancing Cardiac Health (NCT02697422) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Veteran Peer Coaches Optimizing and Advancing Cardiac Health
United States264 participantsStarted 2017-05-30
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to test if having a Veteran peer health coach will improve blood pressure control among Veterans with high blood pressure and at least one other Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. The intervention will deliver brief health messages, discuss goal setting, and action planning around health behavior changes shown to decrease CVD risk, including healthy diet, regular to moderate-intensity physical activity, and smoking cessation. Facilitators, barriers, and costs of the intervention will be determined.
Who can participate
Age range
75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be a Veteran
* Have \> 1 visit to VA Puget Sound Health Care Center(Seattle or American Lake VA) primary care or women's clinic in the past year
* Poorly controlled hypertension (\> 150/90 mmHg)
* At least one other CVD risk (including overweight or obesity, body mass index \> 25 kg/m2, tobacco use, hyperlipidemia LDL-c \> 130 mg/dL)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hospitalization in the past 3 months for cardiovascular-related conditions (IHD, Cerebral Vascular Accident \[CVA\], PVD)
* Severe illness that precludes lifestyle program, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on dialysis
* Nursing home resident, homeless
* Severe cognitive impairment
* Receiving home-based primary care (including VA Home Tele-Health and patients who received palliative care or are enrolled in hospice care)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.