RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07447362

Clinical Management of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adult Patients: A Before-and-After Interventional Study

Effect of a Structured Clinical and Pharmacological Management Strategy on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adult Patients in Routine Clinical Practice: A Pseudo-Experimental Before-and-After Study

Sponsor

Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

Enrollment

220 participants

Start Date

Jul 24, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Obesity Hypertension Overweight Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Tobacco Use Dyslipidemia Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Summary

This study aims to evaluate cardiovascular risk factors, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in adult patients attending an outpatient cardiology clinic. The research focuses on identifying predictors of adverse cardiovascular events, optimizing risk stratification, and improving preventive strategies in routine clinical practice. Data will be collected from patients receiving standard cardiology care without altering their treatment. The results are expected to contribute to better understanding of cardiovascular risk profiles and to support improvements in clinical decision-making and patient management.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This before-and-after study is evaluating whether a structured clinical program to monitor and manage heart disease risk factors — such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and smoking — leads to better health outcomes in adult patients seen in outpatient clinics. **You may be eligible if:** - You are 18 years of age or older - You have at least one cardiovascular risk factor: high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, or smoking - You receive regular follow-up care at an outpatient clinic - You are able to provide informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You are severely ill and require hospitalization - You are pregnant - You have end-stage kidney disease or are on dialysis - You are unable to attend follow-up visits - You do not wish to participate Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERStructured Cardiovascular Risk Management

Protocol-based clinical management including periodic evaluation and adjustment of antihypertensive, lipid-lowering, antidiabetic, and lifestyle interventions according to routine clinical practice guidelines.