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Combination Interventions for Anemia
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Led By Eric Thomas, MD,MPH
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
new, significant abnormal anemia (Hgb >1g/dl below normal, with normal white cells and platelets) or decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (<60 ml/min/1.73m2 ) seen in one of the University of Texas Physicians (UTP) adult primary care clinics.
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2.5 years
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial assesses how EBIs affect patient safety & efficiency, & identifies any barriers that could affect their implementation.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with new, significant anemia or reduced kidney function (eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73m2) seen at University of Texas Physicians clinics. It's not suitable for those who don't meet these specific blood and kidney health criteria.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests whether usual care combined with specialist consultations improves patient safety and efficiency in diagnosing primary care conditions like anemia and reduced kidney function.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions involve usual medical care and additional specialist advice, side effects are not a primary concern of this trial but will depend on individual treatments received as part of standard care.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 2.5 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2.5 years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Percentage of subjects who have correct diagnosis of cause of low glomerular filtration
Percentage of subjects who have correct diagnosis of cause of low hemoglobin
Secondary outcome measures
Cost of treatment
Fidelity as assessed by the percentage of participants who moved through each step of the diagnostic process needed for their diagnosis
Number of PCPs who find the intervention appropriate as assessed by survey of PCPs
+8 moreTrial Design
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Step 4 (4 clinics) - 24 months control followed by 6 months of interventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: Step 3 (3 clinics) - 18 months control followed by 12 months of interventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group III: Step 2 (3 clinics) - 12 months control followed by 18 months of interventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group IV: Step 1 (3 clinics) - 6 months control followed by 24 months of interventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
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Who is running the clinical trial?
The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor
903 Previous Clinical Trials
319,609 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Anemia
1,038 Patients Enrolled for Anemia
Eric Thomas, MD,MPHPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have new anemia or my kidney function is lower than normal.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Step 1 (3 clinics) - 6 months control followed by 24 months of intervention
- Group 2: Step 2 (3 clinics) - 12 months control followed by 18 months of intervention
- Group 3: Step 3 (3 clinics) - 18 months control followed by 12 months of intervention
- Group 4: Step 4 (4 clinics) - 24 months control followed by 6 months of intervention
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is access to this experimental treatment available at the moment?
"Per the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular research project has concluded recruitment and is no longer seeking participants. The study was initially posted on March 1st 2023 and last modified on February 16th 2023; however, there are currently 222 other trials that require volunteers."
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