Examining health access for people released from prison
Healthcare Organizational Structural Conditions and the Health of People Recently Released From Prison
This study looks at the healthcare access challenges faced by people recently released from prison to see how it affects their heart health over a year.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kaiser Permanente Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT05989282 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the healthcare access challenges faced by individuals recently released from prison, particularly focusing on cardiovascular health outcomes. It aims to identify the structural conditions within healthcare systems that facilitate or hinder access to care, including policies, practices, and social determinants of health. Participants will be enrolled in a prospective cohort study to assess healthcare utilization and cardiovascular health over a 12-month period, while also considering the influence of demographic factors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who have recently been released from state prison and reside in the Denver/Aurora Colorado metro area.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently incarcerated or under correctional observation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for individuals released from prison, ultimately reducing cardiovascular mortality rates in this population.
How similar studies have performed: While this study addresses a critical gap in understanding healthcare access for recently released prisoners, similar studies have shown that addressing structural barriers can significantly improve health outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Recenlty released from state prison into the Denver/Aurora Colorado metro area * Age 18 and older * Ability to understand study procedures in English or Spanish * No plans to leave the area for six months Exclusion Criteria: * On "current inmate" status or still under correctional observation (i.e., under locked confinement part of the day or night) * Plans to leave area within six months * Unable to consent
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado
- Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Research — Aurora, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stacie Daugherty — Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Research
- Study coordinator: SCHARP Study
- Email: SCHARP@kp.org
- Phone: 1-833-660-5300
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.