A Study of Financial Burden of Medical Therapy in Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Jacksonville, Florida: 17-006718
Sponsor Protocol Number: 17-006718
About this study
The purpose of this study is to:
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To assess out of pocket expenditures of patients on medical therapy for Group 1 PAH, its impact on medication affordability and whether that adversely affected treatment regimens.
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To analyze potential effects associated with the financial burden of PAH medical therapy.
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The secondary outcome is to assess the impact of pulmonary arterial hypertension on healthy lifestyle of the patients.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult patients (age >18 years) with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension following up at the Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Florida
Exclusion Criteria:
- Does not meet inclusion criteria
- Non Group 1 PH Patients
- Patients deceased at time of telephonic contact
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Jacksonville, Fla.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Charles Burger, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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