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NCT Number: NCT00439348

Over-the-Counter Medication Usage

There are several benefits of over-the-counter medications, yet there is little research evaluating how to increase patient compliance when a health care provider suggests an over-the-counter (OTC) medication. We are evaluating two types of physician directions to see which increases patient compliance with OTC medications.

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Key information

Conditions

Drugs, Non-Prescription Behavior Health Behavior Medication Adherence Medication Systems Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

19 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group

Orlando, Florida, 32804, United States

About this study

Researchers will identify a cohort of gynecologic patients presenting for annual examinations and offer participation in the study. Physician researchers will randomize patients to 2 types of physician directions about OTC medications, then follow compliance over the course of the next 7 months. A total of 123 participants in each arm will undergo recruitment, until a total of 246 participants are recruited.

Inclusion criteria

include: female, non-pregnant patients presenting for annual gynecologic examinations between the ages of 19-50.

Exclusion criteria

include: outside of study age range, patient taking thyroid medication, history of kidney stones, history of hypercalcemia, non-English speaking.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Female patients undergoing annual gynecologic examinations.
  • Ages 19-50.
  • Patients not currently taking certain OTC medications.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnancy.
  • History of hypercalcemia.
  • History of kidney stones.
  • Outside study age range of 19-50.
  • Patient taking thyroid medication.

Treatment and study plan

Verbal advice

Behavioral

Patients receive verbal advice regarding specific over-the-counter medications.

Prescription

Behavioral

Patients receive a prescription for a specific over-the-counter medication.

Primary outcomes

  1. Determining which of 2 types of physician direction regarding OTC medication usage improves patients compliance, as assessed at 3 and 6 months after enrollment.

    Time frame: 3 and 6 months after enrollment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

AdventHealth

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Improving Over-the-counter Medication Compliance.

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2009
First posted
Feb 23, 2007
Registry last updated
Nov 23, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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