Addressing Health Disparities in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) in Maryland (NCT06426004)
Community Interventions to Address Health Disparities in the Care of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) in Maryland
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The study aims to estimate Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) prevalence and evaluate health equity gaps in Baltimore and Maryland based on zip codes and race, with a focus on the Black community. Interventions will include educational elements about NPH and three layers targeting patients, Primary Care Providers, and community health workers to enhance care access. Short-term outcomes will measure referrals to specialists, while long-term outcomes will assess healthcare utilization. The study aims to identify and reduce racial disparities in NPH care access, informing intervention strategies for NPH and other surgical areas.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Johns Hopkins University and Hospital — Baltimore, Maryland
Age range: 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- patients will receive NPH education (OTHER)
- primary care physicians (PCPs) will receive professional NPH education (OTHER)
- A community health worker will assist PCP (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Johns Hopkins University and Hospital — Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, Maryland
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (410) 614-7246
Email: hzare1@jhu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.