StrokeRRRNCT01122394
Reducing Risk of Recurrence
A study testing TI and AP in people with Stroke and TIA, run by VA Office of Research and Development at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Adults who have had a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) remain at risk for having a second serious event, especially if they have uncontrolled blood pressure or cholesterol. However, many patients have difficulty following treatment recommendations for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke, TIA, Hypertension
- What is being tested?
- TI and AP
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 140 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jan 2010to Jun 2015
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 21 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Well-documented history of stroke or TIA that occurred at least 3 months prior to enrollment;
- Age 21 years or older;
- Continuity of care in the VAMC primary care or neurology clinics, defined as at least 1 visit in either clinic during the past 1 year;
- On hypertensive and/or lipid-lowering agents;
- A score of >16 on the Mini-Mental Status Exam;
- ability to exercise (assessed by 6-minute walk or timed get up and go).
Who cannot join
- Limited life expectancy due to a severe non-CVD related comorbid terminal illness such as cancer;
- No telephone number at which patient can be reached;
- Plans to relocate outside of the NYC area within the next 6 months;
- Inability to communicate over the telephone due to severe cognitive impairment or aphasia.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Manhattan Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY
New York, New York, 10010
About this study
Official title: Reducing Risk of Recurrences: Issues in Maintenance and Stability in Stroke (CDA 08-009)
Adults who have had a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) remain at risk for having a second serious event, especially if they have uncontrolled blood pressure or cholesterol. However, many patients have difficulty following treatment recommendations for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. The purpose of this research project is to evaluate the effect of 2 booster sessions of an educational counseling intervention on how well adults who have already participated in a 6-month clinical trial had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) are able to follow a treatment plan and control their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. We will also examine how effective this intervention is in improving adherence to diet, medication, and physical activity recommendations for adults who have had a prior stroke or TIA.
Read the detailed description
National recommendations state that patients with a history of transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke should receive hypertension treatment, including antihypertensive medication and lifestyle modification, with a goal of reducing blood pressure (BP) to <120 mm Hg systolic BP and <80 mm Hg diastolic BP. Statin treatment and lifestyle modification is also recommended for post-stroke and post-TIA patients with elevated cholesterol levels or a history of stroke or TIA with an atherosclerotic cause. Despite the clear benefits of secondary stroke prevention, there is a gap between evidence and implementation in clinical practice. We will determine whether a telephone-delivered behaviorally tailored intervention (TI) can lead to sustained change resulting in (a) BP and lipid control and (b) improved adherence to diet, medication, and exercise recommendations in veterans with a history of stroke or TIA compared to an attention placebo (AP) in veterans who have completed 6 months of a clinical trial. In this CDA project, we evaluate the long-term effectiveness of booster sessions in a randomized manner. One arm will receive 6 months of a tailored intervention (TI) followed by two booster TI sessions at 8 and 10 months, and one arm will receive 6 months of an attention placebo (AP) followed by two booster AP sessions at 8 and 10 months. BP (3 measures taken at least 5 min apart) and dietary sodium are the primary outcomes, while secondary outcomes will be total cholesterol/high density lipoprotein ratio, adherence to antihypertensive and lipid-lowering drugs, and exercise adherence.
- Conditions
- Stroke, TIA, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia
- Being tested
- TI, AP
- Keywords
- stroke, recurrence, blood pressure, prevention
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemias, Recurrence
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
TIBehavioural
Tailored intervention based on the transtheoretical model
APBehavioural
Attention placebo
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tailored Intervention (TI) | Experimental | Tailored intervention based on the transtheoretical model Receives: Behavioral: TI |
| Attention Placebo (AP) | Placebo comparator | Attention Placebo Receives: Behavioral: AP |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Systolic Blood Pressure
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (4)
Dietary Sodium
self-reported stage of change for adherence to DASH (low-sodium) diet. Pre-action refers to participants reporting that they were in pre-contemplation (no plans to adhere to DASH diet in the next 6 months), contemplation (planning to adhere within the next 6 months) or preparation (planning to adhere within the next month), while action refers to participants reporting that they are in the action stage of change (became adherent to the DASH diet within the past 6 months) and maintenance refers to participants reporting that they are in the maintenance stage of change (became adherent to the DASH diet at least 6 months ago)
Measured: 6 months
Total Cholesterol/High Density Lipoprotein Ratio
Measured: 6 months
Exercise Adherence
Measured by 7-day Physical Activity Recall
Measured: 6 months
Antihypertensive/ Lipid-lowering Medication Adherence
Measured by Morisky Medication taking questionnaire (self-reported). Scores range from 0-4, with 0 being least adherent and 4 being most adherent
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 May 2010 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2010
- Primary completionJun 2015
- Study completionJun 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by VA Office of Research and DevelopmentThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
- Sponsor type
- US federal agency
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Jennifer P Friedberg, PhD, Principal investigator, Manhattan Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01122394
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CDP 09-414
- Acronym
- RRR
- Status last verified
- Aug 2016
- First submitted
- 10 May 2010
- Last updated
- 20 Oct 2016
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Oct 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Reducing Risk of Recurrences: Issues in Maintenance and Stability in Stroke (CDA 08-009)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01122394
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RRR / CDP 09-414
- Conditions
- Stroke, TIA, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia
- Keywords
- stroke, recurrence, blood pressure, prevention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- VA Office of Research and DevelopmentUS federal agency
- Study start
- Jan 2010
- Primary completion
- Jun 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 May 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 20 Oct 2016
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Adults who have had a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) remain at risk for having a second serious event, especially if they have uncontrolled blood pressure or cholesterol. However, many patients have difficulty following treatment recommendations for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. The purpose of this research project is to evaluate the effect of 2 booster sessions of an educational counseling intervention on how well adults who have already participated in a 6-month clinical trial had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) are able to follow a treatment plan and control their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. We will also examine how effective this intervention is in improving adherence to diet, medication, and physical activity recommendations for adults who have had a prior stroke or TIA.
Detailed description
National recommendations state that patients with a history of transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke should receive hypertension treatment, including antihypertensive medication and lifestyle modification, with a goal of reducing blood pressure (BP) to <120 mm Hg systolic BP and <80 mm Hg diastolic BP. Statin treatment and lifestyle modification is also recommended for post-stroke and post-TIA patients with elevated cholesterol levels or a history of stroke or TIA with an atherosclerotic cause. Despite the clear benefits of secondary stroke prevention, there is a gap between evidence and implementation in clinical practice. We will determine whether a telephone-delivered behaviorally tailored intervention (TI) can lead to sustained change resulting in (a) BP and lipid control and (b) improved adherence to diet, medication, and exercise recommendations in veterans with a history of stroke or TIA compared to an attention placebo (AP) in veterans who have completed 6 months of a clinical trial. In this CDA project, we evaluate the long-term effectiveness of booster sessions in a randomized manner. One arm will receive 6 months of a tailored intervention (TI) followed by two booster TI sessions at 8 and 10 months, and one arm will receive 6 months of an attention placebo (AP) followed by two booster AP sessions at 8 and 10 months. BP (3 measures taken at least 5 min apart) and dietary sodium are the primary outcomes, while secondary outcomes will be total cholesterol/high density lipoprotein ratio, adherence to antihypertensive and lipid-lowering drugs, and exercise adherence.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tailored Intervention (TI) | Experimental | Behavioral: TITailored intervention based on the transtheoretical model |
| Attention Placebo (AP) | Placebo comparator | Behavioral: APAttention Placebo |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Well-documented history of stroke or TIA that occurred at least 3 months prior to enrollment;
- Age 21 years or older;
- Continuity of care in the VAMC primary care or neurology clinics, defined as at least 1 visit in either clinic during the past 1 year;
- On hypertensive and/or lipid-lowering agents;
- A score of >16 on the Mini-Mental Status Exam;
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Limited life expectancy due to a severe non-CVD related comorbid terminal illness such as cancer;
- No telephone number at which patient can be reached;
- Plans to relocate outside of the NYC area within the next 6 months;
- Inability to communicate over the telephone due to severe cognitive impairment or aphasia.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| TITailored intervention based on the transtheoretical model | Behavioural | Tailored Intervention (TI) |
| APAttention placebo | Behavioural | Attention Placebo (AP) |
Primary outcome
Systolic Blood Pressure
Time frame: 6 months
4 secondary outcomes
Dietary Sodium
Time frame: 6 months
Total Cholesterol/High Density Lipoprotein Ratio
Time frame: 6 months
Exercise Adherence
Time frame: 6 months
Antihypertensive/ Lipid-lowering Medication Adherence
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Oct 2016.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Jennifer P Friedberg, PhD principal investigator
Manhattan Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing TI and AP in people with Stroke and TIA, run by VA Office of Research and Development at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Oct 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 20 Oct 2016). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Systolic Blood Pressure (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Oct 2016.