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Assessing Outcomes of Enhanced Chronic Disease Care Through Patient Education and a Value-based Formulary Study
Sponsor: University of Calgary
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of two novel interventions; (1) a value-based formulary which eliminates copayment for selected high-value medications (proven to prevent heart attacks, stroke, and hospitalizations); and (2) a comprehensive patient education program aimed at lifestyle modification and optimal drug use, combined with relay of information on medication use, on the risk of adverse clinical outcomes (mortality, heart attack, stroke, need for coronary revascularization, and chronic disease related hospitalizations) in low-income seniors with chronic conditions over three years of follow-up or until March 31, 2021 (whichever comes first).
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
4764
Start Date
2015-11
Completion Date
2021-06-30
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Copayment Elimination
Patients will receive preventive medications for their chronic conditions free of charge (without the 30% copayment seniors normally pay for their medications)
Personalized Education
Tailored Education focusing on optimizing use and adherence to guideline recommended medications, as well as appropriate lifestyle
Locations (1)
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada