Impact of Advanced Practical Nursing Intervention Versus Usual Care on Hypertension Control : Ret… (NCT06227884) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Advanced Practical Nursing Intervention Versus Usual Care on Hypertension Control : Retrospective Study
France483 participantsStarted 2024-03-08
Plain-language summary
Hypertension is the most frequent chronic pathology in France and in the world. It is one of the main modifiable cardiovascular risk factors. In France, 50% of treated hypertensives are uncontrolled and only 30% of treated patients are fully adherent to their antihypertensive treatment. Poor adherence to drug treatments is considered as one of the main causes of non-control of hypertension.
Since 2018, a new profession has entered the French healthcare system: Advanced Practice Nurses (APN). They have many broad skills, at the interface of nursing and medical exercises.
The purpose of this interventional study is to assess the impact of APN on blood pressure (BP) control in the context of usual care of hypertension thanks to a better adhesion of patients and a better therapeutic alliance.
The hypothesis formulated is that an individual APN intervention, included in a usual hypertension management, improves BP control.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* adult patient
* being diagnosed with essential hypertension,
* being followed by a MD of the structure for hypertension management,
* having received a proposition to meet an APN for hypertension management between the day hospitalization and the next MD consultation,
* having received a loaned tensiometer with instructions during the day hospitalization and explanations for HBPM protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
* being diagnosed with secondary hypertension,
* having APN follow-up before the day hospitalization,
* being lost to follow-up in the twelve months after the MD consultation
* not having the BP measurement by OBPM for the day hospitalization (baseline) and/or the endline (endline),
* pregnancy
* under guardianship or tutorship
* State Medical Help
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.