Evaluating home visits for managing chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes
Official title: Assessing the Efficacy of Targeted Home Visits in the Management of Chronic Conditions
Run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · NCT05168605 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if home visits from doctors can help people with high blood pressure and diabetes manage their health better than regular clinic visits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 27, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05168605 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-60 who speak English or Spanish and have a diagnosis of hypertension or type 2 diabetes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently using oral steroids or with a history of solid organ transplant may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of home medical visits by Family Medicine physicians in managing hypertension and type 2 diabetes compared to standard clinic visits. Participants will receive two home visits that include comprehensive health assessments and questionnaires to evaluate their health management and experiences. The study will focus on comparing health outcomes between those receiving home visits and those receiving usual care in a clinical setting. Additionally, it seeks to understand the impact of home visits from the patient's perspective.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions by providing more personalized care in their home environment.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with home visit interventions for chronic disease management, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients ages 18-60 * Spanish or English speaking * Diagnosis of HTN or BP \>140/90 in last 3 months (based on medical record) * Hemoglobin A1C\>8 in last 6 months (based on medical record) * Not pregnant Exclusion Criteria: * Current oral steroid use * History of solid organ transplant * Language other than English or Spanish
Where it's running
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nora Gimpel, M.D. — University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Silvia Obregon, MSW
- Email: silvia.obregon@utsouthwestern.edu
- Phone: 214-645-9532
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.