Clinical trials: Quality of Health Care
Hypertension
Financial Incentives to Translate ALLHAT Into Practice: A Randomized Trial
The purpose of this study was to determine whether financial incentives for guideline-recommended treatment of hypertension are effective.
- Trial name
- NCT00302718
- Testing
- Physician-level financial incentives, Practice-level financial incentives, Physician- and practice-level financial incentives
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mental Illness, Physical Illness
Evaluation of Peer Specialists on VA PACTs
In August 2014, the White House issued an Executive Action mandating that 25 VA medical centers place Peer Specialists (Veterans recovered from mental illness who are trained to support other Veterans with mental illness) on…
- Trial name
- Peers on PACT (NCT02732600)
- Testing
- Facilitated Implementation
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,616 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Schizophrenia, Chronic Illness
Implementing Effective, Collaborative Care for Schizophrenia (EQUIP-2)
This project evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of a care model to improve treatment for schizophrenia within the context of diverse VA practices and priorities.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Chronic Illness, Weight Gain, Psychotic Disorder
- Trial name
- EQUIP-2 (NCT00137280)
- Testing
- Collaborative Chronic Illness Care Model
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,067 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Physical Disability
Understanding Disparities in Healthcare and Primary Care Provider Quality
The project proposes to fill gaps in the understanding of disparities in healthcare and primary care provider (PCP) quality from the perspectives of adult Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities compared to those without…
- Trial name
- NCT02626910
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Enhancing Equitable and Effective (E-3) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Disability Assessment
This project evaluated the impact of semi-structured, standardized interviews on the initial PTSD C\&P on the examination.
- Trial name
- E-3PTSD (NCT00699660)
- Testing
- CAPS/WHODAS, Nonstructured Interview
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 406 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
Study of Lactulose in Children With Chronic Liver Disease
Pediatric patients with chronic liver disease may have Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy(MHE)which can cause changes in behavior,intelligence and neurological function.By utilizing cognitive and developmental testing we will…
- Trial name
- MHE (NCT00811434)
- Testing
- Lactulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Mental Disorders
Reducing Stigma Among Healthcare Providers to Improve Mental Health Services
A growing number of trials have demonstrated treatment effectiveness for people with mental illness (PWMI) by non-specialist providers, such as primary care and community health workers, in low-resource settings.
- Trial name
- RESHAPE-mh (NCT02793271)
- Testing
- RESHAPE, PRIME/mhGAP
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brandon A Kohrt, MD, PhD
Heart Failure, Congestive, Myocardial Infarction
IMPROVE HF: Registry to Improve the Use of Evidence-Based Heart Failure Therapies in the Outpatient Setting
The purpose of this study is to characterize current management of patients with either heart failure or prior myocardial infarction and left ventricular dysfunction and to assess the effect of education, specific clinical…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Congestive, Myocardial Infarction, Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
- Trial name
- IMPROVE-HF (NCT00303979)
- Where
- 144 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34,810 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation Health Literacy and Information Technology Trial
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common, morbid condition with increasing prevalence. Poor health-related quality of life is common in AF.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Atrial Fibrillation, Arrythmia, Cardiac, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- AFibLITT (NCT04075994)
- Testing
- Relational Agent and heart rate and rhythm monitor, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 243 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
A Quality Improvement Process to Support Delivery of Cardiovascular Care in Community Mental Health Organizations
This pilot study will examine whether an implementation strategy will improve delivery of evidence-based care for cardiovascular risk factors for people with serious mental illness.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- NCT04696653
- Testing
- Comprehensive Unit Based Safety Program (CUSP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Dementia, Memory Disorders
Identifying Patients With Dementia in Primary Care
Veterans who completed GEMS-Phase 1 will be asked to participate in GEMS-Phase 2 to determine the accuracy of methods used to assess mild memory problems.
- Trial name
- GEMS (NCT00289471)
- Testing
- No intervention delivered.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 630 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Obesity
Considering Patient Diet Preferences to Optimize Weight Loss
Obesity is increasingly common and can lead to decreased quality of life, increased medical and psychiatric illness, high health care costs, and early mortality.
- Trial name
- DietChoice (NCT01152359)
- Testing
- Choice, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Neoplasms
Evaluating the Impact of Patient-Centered Oncology Care
The National Committee for Quality Assurance has worked with the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Oncology Management Services, Independence Blue Cross, and RAND, as well as a…
- Trial name
- NCT02110758
- Testing
- Pilot of Patient-Centered Oncology Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125,250 people
- Sponsor
- National Committee for Quality Assurance
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Breaking Implicit Bias Habits: An Individuation Pilot Study In Rheumatology
The first aim of this study is to test the efficacy of a real-time provider-based individuation intervention to improve the receipt of high-quality rheumatic disease care among Black/African American and lower socioeconomic…
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT05116163
- Testing
- Individuation Intervention plus implicit bias educational modules, Implicit bias educational modules
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia
Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Anxiety in Community Health Centers
This study will examine the efficacy of a computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) program for children with anxiety disorders in community health centers.
- Conditions
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01416805
- Testing
- Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment as usual
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Low Doses of Ketamine and Postoperative Quality of Recovery
There are evidences that intraoperative administration of low doses of ketamine may contribute to control the postoperative pain by acting on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) channel, reducing the effects related to the tolerance…
- Trial name
- NCT02571153
- Testing
- Ketamine 0.4 mg/kg, Normal saline, Ketamine 0.2 mg/kg
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo
Maternal Health, Mental Health
Caring for Providers to Improve Patient Experience Study Phase 2 in Migori County
The activities described in this proposal are aimed at addressing health care provider stress and unconscious bias to improve quality of maternal health care, particularly related to the person-centered dimensions of care-i.e.
- Conditions
- Maternal Health, Mental Health, Healthcare Provider, Adverse Outcomes
- Trial name
- CPIPE2 (NCT05019131)
- Testing
- Training, Peer support and mentorship, Leadership engagement
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease
Telemedicine in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (TELE-IBD)
Improved methods are needed to monitor patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Telemedicine has shown promise in patients with other chronic diseases; pilot testing in our patients with inflammatory bowel disease demonstrated…
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Indeterminate Colitis
- Trial name
- TELE-IBD (NCT01692743)
- Testing
- Home Monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 348 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Mental Health Disorders
Hybrid Collaborative Care Randomized Program Evaluation
This randomized program evaluation is undertaken in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Mental Health Operations (OMHO) and the Quality Enhancement Research Initiative.
- Trial name
- BHIP-CCM (NCT02543840)
- Testing
- Replicating Effective Programs plus External Facilitation, Educational Materials
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,112 people
- Sponsor
- VA Boston Healthcare System
Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Impairment
Homeless Care Management App
There is a significant revolving door of incarceration among homeless adults, a population with substantial health disparities. Homeless adults who receive the professional coordination of individualized care (i.e., case…
- Conditions
- Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Impairment, Health Behavior, Adherence, Patient
- Trial name
- Link2Care (NCT03399500)
- Testing
- In-Person Case Management at Homeless Recovery Program, Unlimited Smartphone, Smartphone Based Case Management (SPCM) app
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 403 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma