Tailored Interventions to Improve Hypertension Management After Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of interventions to improve adherence to medication and healthier lifestyle choices on blood pressure over a 6 month period in a group of people at high risk for recurrent stroke events. The participants have already had a stroke or TIA, and have uncontrolled blood pressure, as well as problems with memory and problem-solving, or miss taking medications, or who do not believe in the effectiveness of their medications. Interventions focus on motivational interviewing, adherence counseling with memory cuing, and self-monitoring of blood pressure.

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Key information

Conditions

Blood Pressure Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Hypertension Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

19 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

About this study

randomized, controlled trial at 4 sites
measurement of blood pressure, missed pills, self-efficacy rating at baseline and 6 months
contacting family pharmacists to evaluate prescription renewal patterns at baseline and 6 months

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

diagnosis of stroke or TIA
hypertension
Montreal Cognitive Assessment score less than 26
self report of missed pills
self-efficacy rating less than 100%

Exclusion criteria

inability to give informed consent
18 years of age or younger

Treatment and study plan

lifestyle counseling, home blood pressure monitoring

Behavioral

monthly telephone counseling over 6 months for intervention group no health provider initiated contact for control group

Other names: motivational interviewing

Primary outcomes

blood pressure

Time frame: 6 months from baseline testing

Secondary outcomes

self-efficacy rating

Time frame: 6 months from baseline

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Other

Collaborators

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario

Registry information

Official study title

Tailored Interventions to Improve Hypertension Management After Stroke or TIA

Acronym: TIMSII

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Dec 23, 2009
Registry last updated: May 1, 2012

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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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