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Community Health Workers Led Integrated Management of Hypertension and Diabetes in Nepal

RecruitingNAAges 30 Years - anyAllKathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus are significant global public health challenges, contributing to 13.5% of premature deaths, 54% of incident strokes, and 47% of coronary heart disease cases (HTN), and increasing risks of cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, and other complications (diabetes). In Nepal, HTN prevalence is 24.5% and diabetes affects 5.8% of adults (2019 Nepal STEPS Survey), with many cases undiagnosed or poorly managed, and an estimated 60% co-morbidity among diabetic individuals. Nepal's Package of Essential Non-Communicable Diseases (PEN), implemented since 2017, targets both conditions, but multi-level barriers limit its facility-based effectiveness. This study addresses the need for cost-effective, evidence-based strategies for HTN and diabetes management in low-resource settings, focusing on marginalized populations. It proposes a Type II hybrid implementat

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 30 years or older * have a high blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or under hypertension medication * have a high blood sugar of 6.5% or more (hba1c) or under diabetes medication are able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * any form of disabilities limiting participation in the study * severe illness requiring bed rest, and * pregnant women, due to their special health needs.
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What it tests

  • Integrated management of hypertension and diabetes using group care approach
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Where

1 site
Institute for Implementation Science and Health
Kavre, Nepal
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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