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NCT02035826 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Randomized Trial of Patient Financial Incentives to Reduce CVD Risk
A NA study, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 53
- Enrollment target
NCT02035826: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
NCT02035826 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 53 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02035826, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 53 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Despite strong evidence that reducing low-density lipoproteins (LDL) with statins successfully lowers CVD risk, physicians under-prescribe statins, physicians fail to intensify treatment when indicated, and more than 50% of patients stop taking statins within one year of first prescription though such therapy typically should be life-long. In this study, we will test the effectiveness of different financial incentives in increasing statin use and reducing LDL cholesterol among patients with poor cholesterol control who are at very high risk for CVD. The application of conceptual approaches from behavioral economics offers considerable promise in advancing health and health care. We will test these approaches among patients at very high risk of CVD at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. Using a 4-arm, cluster-randomized controlled trial, we aim to answer these questions: \[1\] How does the provision of patient incentives compare to no incentives at all? \[2\] Is success with patient incentives improved by increasing the financial amounts? \[3\] Are results sustained after incentives and other interventions are withdrawn? Study Objectives and Hypothesis Aim 1: To evaluate the effectiveness of varying patient incentives on improvement in LDL cholesterol relative to usual care during a 3-month intervention among patients at high risk of CVD. H1: Each of the incentives will be more effective than usual care in reducing LDL cholesterol. Aim 2: To evaluate the relative effectiveness of those intervention arms superior to control in reducing LDL cholesterol. H2: Higher incentive amounts for patients will be more effective than lower incentive amounts. Aim 3: To evaluate the impact of each effective intervention in sustaining adherence and reduced LDL after the 3-month intervention period. Aim 4: To conduct a rigorous process evaluation to examine why some incentives were more effective tha
Primary Outcome
The primary outcome will be change in LDL between baseline (prior to randomization) and 3 months.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Behavioral Economics Intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 53 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02035826 record still lists
NCT02035826 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 53 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Behavioral Economics Intervention is the first listed.
NCT02035826 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02035826 about?
NCT02035826 is a clinical study titled "A Randomized Trial of Patient Financial Incentives to Reduce CVD Risk". Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Despite strong evidence that reducing low-density lipoproteins (LDL) with statins successfully lowers CVD risk, physicians under-prescribe statins, physicians fail to intensify treatment when indicated, and more than 50...
What is the current status of trial NCT02035826?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 53 participants. The study started on 2014-01. Estimated completion is 2014-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02035826?
The interventions under investigation include: Behavioral Economics Intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02035826?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02035826's enrollment target sits among peer trials
53 1271st of 2000 higher than 729 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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