๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-01

Peer Comparison Feedback to Providers to Improve Hypertension Control (NCT05160012)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

As part of a roll out of new payment model for physicians based on hypertension control, the investigators will evaluate a monthly peer comparison message to Primary Care Providers at Penn Medicine Lancaster to see whether provider engagement with patients' overall hypertension management increases, as measured by new or increasing doses of anti-hypertensive medications.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Lancaster General Hospital โ€” Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years to 85 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Peer Comparison Message (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Lancaster General Hospital โ€” Lancaster, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—